Teach family members to stay low to the ground when escaping from a fire
Teach family members never to open doors that are hot. In a fire, feel the bottom of the door with the palm of your hand. If it is hot, do not open the door - Find another way out.
Install smoke detectors on every level of your home. Clean and test them at least once a month - Change batteries at least once a year.
Keep a whistle in each bedroom to awaken household in case of fire.
Check electrical outlets - Do not overload!
Purchase and learn how to use a fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)
Have a collapsible ladder on each upper floor of your house
