How tp prevent fire in your home

5/27/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage to the structure caused by electrical issue.

Did you know that many fires can be avoided by having active fire prevention methods in place? Here are some ways you can help keep you and your home safe from fires.

The first way that you can help to prevent home fires is to familiarize yourself with the different kinds of smoke detectors that are on the market. There are two kinds of smoke detectors on the market, ionization and photoelectric. Ionization smoke detectors are best used for detecting the smoke that is given off from flaming fires where the photoelectric smoke detector is best for detecting the smoke particles given off from smoldering fires. The National Fire Protection Association will tell you that most deaths in home fires are due to smoke inhalation. However, since each alarm is equipped to detect different types of fires, and there is no way to determine which kind of fire will break out in a home, it is best to purchase both. Smoke detectors should be installed on every floor of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas. Remember to test your smoke detectors monthly and change batteries as needed.

The second tip is to have a fire extinguisher. Every home should have at least one fire extinguisher. It’s a good idea to keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, laundry room, nearby to water heaters and breaker boxes, and nearby to grills and other potential fire hazards. If a blaze were to break out in your home, you’re probably going to evacuate rather than attempt to fight the fire, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep a fire extinguisher in your home. It’s better to have one and not need it than to need it and not have it, and in a fire where flames block the exit, a fire extinguisher can make all the difference.

Another good fire tip is to have a fire escape plan. Every home should have a fire evacuation plan, and you need to practice it a few times a year, especially if you have children. There’s nothing more tragic than a family escaping a burning home only to have someone run back into the house because they think someone is still inside, when really, they were safe somewhere else. Make sure everyone in your family knows the evacuation plan and knows where the family is supposed to meet. Explain the value of staying at the meeting place and waiting there and practice the plan frequently.

These are just a few good tips to practicing fire safety, but there’s plenty more. Remember, if a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP.

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