:: Fire Safety Tips

• Make sure that you have an adequate number of working smoke detector alarms.
• Consider having a residential fire sprinkler system installed.
• Make an escape plan for you family, just in case.
• Review your fire evacuation plan to family members as well as overnight guests.
• If a fire occurs don't try to save property or possessions, save your family and yourself and get out of the home.
• Put the proper fire extinguishers and safety equipment in your home.
• Know how to use it and show other how.
• Do not leave kitchen cooking unattended.
• Don't smoke in bed, don't allow smoking in bedrooms.
• Be cautious when using home heating equipment.
• Keep bedroom doors closed at night. (Don't open a hot door)

• Avoid overloading electrical outlets and circuits. Keep an eye out of the electric cord octopus.
• Keep your fireplace and chimney clean and well maintained.
• Do not allow trash to build up in your home or garage.
• Store flammable products in a safe place.
• Inspect your home for possible fire hazards.
• Limit your use of candles, oil lamps and open flame.
• Never leave small children unattended.
• Call 911 for your Fire Department. Call for another house, be calm and give information clearly.
  

In the event of a fire teach your children the following safety steps:

• Get out of the house and call 911
• Don't try to carry or move a fire to another location
• If the fire is small and you are trying to extinguish it make sure that you have a clear exit
• Extinguish the fire, not just the flames
• Family members are to meet outside in a safe place
• When evacuating stay low, below the smoke and deadly gases
• If your clothing catches on fire, Stop, Drop, and Roll
• Never return to a burning building