Fire Safety

• Plan two escape routes out of each room
• Practice fire drills at least twice a year
• 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
• Consider installing home sprinklers