Tips for increasing fore safety around the house

2/24/2020 (Permalink)

If you are aiming to increase your household’s fire safety efforts, all the tips circulating online may seem overwhelming. However, with over 350,000 fires occurring every year according to the National Fire Protection Association’s data, it is important to do everything you can to keep your household safe.

 To help you keep the most important tips in mind, we have organized them based on the rooms in your house so you can do a thorough fire safety check for your family.

Fire Safety Tips for Each Room of the House

Fire Safety Tips for the Kitchen:

• Create a three-foot buffer around the oven and stove for flammable objects, pets, and children.
• Never leave the stovetop or oven on while you are away—the leading cause of kitchen Fires is unattended cooking.

• Keep a working fire extinguisher stored in the kitchen and be sure everyone in the family knows how to operate it.
• Make sure any matches or lighters are stored out of reach of children.
• Store chemicals and other flammable materials in accordance with the safety guidelines listed on the product.
• Clear out the crumb trays on toasters and toaster ovens regularly.

 Fire Safety Tips for the Bedrooms

• Never leave open flames—even candles or guarded fireplaces—unattended.
• Use space and portable heaters with caution.
• Discontinue use of frayed phone chargers and other cables immediately.
• Sleep with bedroom doors closed to stop the spread of nighttime fires.
• Install a smoke detector in each sleeping area of the house.
• Keep lamps and electronics that produce heat (i.e. computers) away from curtains or drapes.

 General Fire Safety Tips

• Check your smoke detectors at least once a month and be sure there are two exits from each room in the home.
• Practice your fire escape plan at least twice per year with the entire family.
• Keep fire extinguishers throughout the house, especially in common areas.
• Clear out dryer lint trays often.
• Do not run extension cords under rugs, through doors or around corners where they might become pinched.