Fire Safety Buying Guide
Sure it's nice to warm your hands in front of the hearth or roast
emergency kit handy.
Fire and Smoke Alarms
Fires are unpredictable and never discriminate. If you haven't already installed a fire alarm system, don't let your home go up in smoke to teach you a lesson about common sense and prevention. install one immediately and keep these options in mind.
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photoelectric are the two types of smoke detectors. It is generally most beneficial to install both types.
* You can either install individual batteryup.
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Alarms should be installed on every floor, in every bedroom and placed outside sleeping areas.
* Test
alarms once every month.
Have an Escape Plan
Hopefully, you've had the sense to install an alarm system, but if you haven't practiced escape and you're stuck inside a burning building, you probably won't have time to learn another valuable lesson about preparedness.
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* Practice your escape plan once a month.
* This should be practiced in every room in the building with at least two means of escape per room.
* Don't stay in the building any longer than necessary to escape. Don't try to salvage anything.
* One of the best indicators of danger is a
doorknob that feels hot when you touch it, so don't open any doors that emit that kind of heat.
* As soon as you have escaped, meet at an agree upon location with others.
* Do not attempt to go back into the building once you've evacuated. Chances are, you won't be as lucky to get back out.
* Notify the fire department as soon as you are safe, and let them know if anyone is missing.
Fire Safety Essentials
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