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| Fire Safety Tips | | Install smoke alarms on every level of the home. Place smoke detectors outside of each bedroom area. Inside each bedroom if you sleep with your doors closed, at the top of your stairwell including basement. Smoke detectors should be centrally located in your home. |
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Burn candles at least 1-foot from anything that can burn.
Stay in the same room with burning candles; do not leave unattended.
Burn candles on a non-combustible surface such as a ceramic saucer, or plate.
Be sure to snuff out candles before falling asleep, going out, or leaving the room.
Teach everyone in the family the rules of safe candle use.
Keep candles out of reach of small children and pets. |
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 Test smoke detectors at least once a month and replace batteries once a year. A chirping alarm indicates a low battery. |
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Keep the space heater away from drapes, furniture or other flammable materials. Place the heater on a level surface If necessary, use heavy duty extension cords with a power rating at least as high as that on the label of the heater itself. Never leave space heaters unattended Keep electric heaters away from water Never use them near a sink or in the bathroom |
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To Prevent a Cooking Fire in Your Kitchen: Never leave cooking food unattended. If you must leave the room turn off the stove. Wear short or close fitting sleeves. Loose clothing can catch fire. Clean cooking surfaces to prevent food and grease build-up. Keep curtains, towels pot holders and other flammable items away from stove surfaces. Turn pan handles inward to prevent food spills. |
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Don’t overload electrical outlets. You might cause an electrical fire by plugging too many appliances into the same outlet. Replace any cracked or frayed cords |
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| Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children. |
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| Have a fire escape plan. Practice the escape plan every month. Have two ways to get out of each room. |
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 Smoke cigarettes outside.
Use deep, sturdy ashtrays. Make sure cigarettes and ashes are out. Check cigarette butts. Never smoke in a home where oxygen is used. |
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| Install fire sprinklers. Fire Sprinklers are economical, reliable and proven to be the best way to protect your family and home from the dangers of fire. If you are building or remodeling, consider installing fire sprinklers. |
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