FIRE PREVENTION
Fire safety tips include installing smoke alarms, having a fire escape plan, and practicing safe cooking
Smoke Alarms
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, especially in bedrooms and corridors
- Interlink smoke alarms to sound together
- Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries
- Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
Fire escape plan
- Develop and practice an escape plan
- Know escape routes, assembly points, and the location of fire extinguishers
Cooking Safety
- Use a thermometer to avoid overheating oil
- Keep a lid nearby to smother grease fires
- Never use water to put out a grease fire
Electrical Safety
- Use electrical outlets properly
- Check electrical connections for faulty wiring
- Get a licensed electrician to check appliances for exposed or worn-out wires
Other tips
- Keep matches and lighters in high cabinets or locked drawers
- Maintain heating equipment
- Safely store flammable materials
- Give space heaters space
- Protect yourself and keep others safe during a fire
- Use firefighting equipment properly
What are some ways to prevent fire?
- Unplug items you're not using. Excess electricity flowing through
items in your home can always be a potential fire hazard. - Use surge protectors.
- Never leave flames unattended.
- Keep flammable items away from heat.
- Don't smoke in the home.
- Put out the fire.
- Cut the clutter.
- Remove lint and change filters.
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