5 Fire Safety Preparedness Tips

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Did you know that if you have a fire in your home, it is more likely to be fatal today than it was decades ago? The latest statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) indicate just that. You might have only as little as two minutes to escape a fire, so it’s important to learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Working smoke alarms are the most important thing you can do to help ensure everyone in the home is aware of a fire and able to evacuate. Fire officials state that most fatal fires happen between midnight and 8:00 am, and a working smoke alarm is often the only warning you’ll receive.

The following fire safety tips will help prepare you in the event of a fire:  

Tip 1 – Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, in each bedroom and near all sleeping areas.

Tip 2 – Test smoke alarms monthly to make sure they are working; replace batteries as needed.

Tip 3 – Replace smoke alarms more than 10 years old.

Tip 4 – Have a fire escape plan for your family. Practice it! Make sure everyone knows two ways to escape from every room.

Tip 5 – If a fire occurs, get out, stay out and call 9-1-1.

Additionally, paying attention to your surroundings and taking the smoke alarm seriously if it sounds can help save lives.

This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice and/or an authoritative guide.