Home Fire Safety Tips

Housekeeping

• Matches and lighters are kept out of reach of children.
• Candles and oil lamps are only lit when someone is able to keep an eye on them.
• Glass containers may break in extreme heat especially when the fire is at the bottom part.
• Paint, vanish and other flammables are stored in sturdy metal containers and in cool place.

Electrical

• Use as few extension cords and plug adapters as possible.
• Extension cords used are not run under rugs or through doorways.
• Small appliances, like the toaster, kettle, iron, phone charger, are unplugged when not in use.

Kitchen

• In the event of grease fire, the best thing to do is to put a lid on.
• Cooking is never left unattended.
• Open all the windows when you smell gas.

Smoking

• No smoking in bed or while lying down.

Smoke Alarms Save Lives

• Install smoke alarm on ceiling outside of the bedrooms and in every bedroom.
• Smoke alarm batteries are changed once a year.
• Smoke alarms are tested and vacuumed regularly.
• Replace smoke alarms once every ten years.

Escape Plan

• Practice your escape plan (and in blindfold with someone monitoring you).
• Windows can be opened easily.
• Use the stairs, do not use the lifts.

Adapted from Fire Dept., Seattle