Fire Prevention Tips

SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

• Install smoke alarms. Properly working smoke alarms decrease your chances of dying in a fire by half.

• Place smoke alarms on every level of your residence, including the basement.

• Install a working carbon monoxide detector in the common area of the bedrooms. 

• Test and clean smoke alarms once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 5-7 years.

COOKING SAFETY

• Never leave cooking unattended.

• Always wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when you cook.

• Keep towels, pot holders and curtains away from flames

ESCAPING THE FIRE

• Have an escape plan. Review escape routes with your family.

• Make sure windows are not nailed or painted shut.

• Teach family members to stay low to the floor, where the air is safer, when escaping from a fire.

MATCHES/LIGHTERS AND SMOKING

• Keep matches/lighters away from children.

• Never smoke in bed or when drowsy or medicated.

• If you must smoke, do it responsibly.

ELECTRICAL WIRING

• Inspect extension cords for frayed or exposed wires or loose plugs

• Make sure outlets have cover plates and no exposed wiring.

• Make sure wiring does not run under rugs, over nails, or across high traffic areas.

• Do not overload extension cords or outlets.