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 on July 4th and New Years, this will remind you.

3) Have an escape plan and practice it.

4) If you encounter smoke, try an alternate route and crawl on your hands and knees.

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!

Check with your local fire department or insurance company for further advice and ideas.