Fire Prevention
Kitchen fires account for 30% of all fires in the home — it’s the most frequent type of house fire.
Installing a smoke detector reduces your chances of dying in a household fire by half.
Escape plans can help you and your family leave the house in the event of a fire when time is of the essence and children may be upset.
Many things can cause burns.
They’re very painful, disfiguring, and recovery can take a lifetime.
We have some simple tips to help you and your children avoid getting burned.
Fire/Burn Prevention Tips
Lock up lighters, matches, or other flame-causing devices where children can’t reach them
Install smoke detectors on every level of the home and in all sleeping areas
Replace smoke detectors every 10 years
Test smoke detectors monthly and replace the batteries yearly
Keep papers, magazine, curtains, and other flammable items away from heaters and fireplaces
Keep flammable items away from the water heater
Turn the temperature down on the water heater below 120° or just below the medium setting
Test the water temperature in the bathtub before putting your child in it
Don’t smoke in bed
Practice fire drills and teach children to crawl low, under smoke
Feel doors before opening them; if they feel hot, don’t open them and find another way out
Remind children not to go back in for a favorite toy — smoke or fire means “GET OUT!”
Take a tour of a local fire station so your child can see what a firefighter in full gear looks like
Call 911 after leaving the house
Visit the National Fire Protection Association’s Home Fire Safety page for more safety tips
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