Fire Safety in the Home

If you haven’t taken the time to discuss fire safety with your family, then you really should. Here are some of the rules of fire safety your family needs to know.

1) Install smoke detectors on each level of your home and outside of each sleeping area.
2) Test batteries in smoke detectors and change them every six months. If you change them when you change the time on your clocks it will make it easier for you to remember.

3) Have an escape plan and practice it. This is the most important thing for all ages. In an emergency you will instinctively do what you know, and you will know what you have been practicing.
4) If you encounter smoke, try an alternate route and crawl on your hands and knees. You should always have 2 ways out of every room.
5) Don’t open a door if it feels hot. If it feels cool, brace your shoulder against it and open it slowly. If you see smoke, close the door and escape through a window or alternate route.
6) If your clothes catch on fire, STOP, DROP, and ROLL.
7) Once you’re out, stay out!