Just like the BOY SCOUTS MOTTO -
You should be prepared….. for anything..
but let’s talk about being prepared for fire emergencies…
Some important information on how to be prepared.
Know how to Get Out & Stay OUT! Prepare & Practice a Fire Escape Plan.
If fire breaks out in your home, you must get out fast. Draw up a Fire Escape Plan with your family. Know 2 ways out of your home. Also, choose a meeting place outside where everyone should escape too. Practice makes perfect.
Install and Maintain Smoke Alarms.
Smoke alarms SAVE LIVES! Install them on each level of your home, inside each sleeping area and outside of each sleeping area. It is imperative you test your smoke alarms on a regular basis. A minimum of once a month is best. When you change your clock twice a year it is best to also change the battery in your smoke alarm. NEVER take the battery out for other uses!
Cooking is a leading cause of Fire Emergencies.
Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles, and don’t leave cooking unattended. Keep your pot’s handles turned inward so children won’t knock or pull them over the edge of the stove. If grease catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan to smother the flames, then turn off the burner.
STOP, DROP, AND ROLL
Everyone should know this rule: if your clothes catch fire, don’t run! Stop where you are, drop to the ground, and roll over and over to smother the flames. Cover your face with your hands to protect your face and lungs.
SMOKING:
If you smoke or live with someone who smokes, learn the facts. A lit cigarette accidentally dropped onto a chair or bed, or hot cigarette ashes or matches tossed away before they are completely out, can cause a large fire in seconds.
I am a wife to 1, mom to 3, friend to several, have a passion for the fire service. I promote & teach fire/life safety!
Great action items to talk about with everyone in our families! Clearly, by taking positive actions or by avoiding risky ones, we can control many of the factors that contribute to fires starting in our homes.