Smoke Alarm Safety
Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, a working smoke alarm can provide the early warning you need to get out safely.
Home Fire Sprinklers
Because fire sprinklers react so quickly, they can dramatically reduce the heat, flames, and smoke produced in a fire. Properly installed and maintained fire sprinklers help save lives. Fire sprinklers have proven to be an effective way to control fires before they have a chance to spread, providing valuable time for occupants to escape safely.
Home Fire Escape Planning
Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the alarm sounds. Having a home fire escape plan and practicing it regularly can help everyone know what to do in an emergency.
Fire Extinguisher Safety
A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable extinguishers have limitations. Because fire can grow and spread rapidly, your first priority should always be getting everyone out safely and calling the fire department. Only use a fire extinguisher when the fire is small, contained, and you have a clear escape route.
Cooking Fire Safety
Cooking is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family and friends together, but cooking is also the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Being mindful of fire safety in the kitchen and staying attentive while cooking can help prevent fires, burns, and other cooking-related injuries.
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, it cannot be assumed that everyone is familiar with the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Understanding where carbon monoxide comes from, recognizing the warning signs, and having properly installed CO alarms can help protect you and your family from this invisible, odorless gas.