Save Your Family from Fire

Use Common Sense

Most fires are caused by smoking or faulty electrical insulation.

• Don't smoke in bed.

• Don't empty ashtrays before you go to bed.

• Supervise young children - keep matches out of reach.

• Don't overload electrical circuits.

Have a Family Escape Plan

Young children and older people are very vulnerable to fire injuries. Teach them in advance:

• How to exit the house with practice fire drills

• Not to hide under beds or n closets in a fire

• To leave the house by staying low and crawling on all fours

• If clothing catches fire: STOP, DROP, and ROLL to extinguish it.

Equip Yourself

• Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home

• Test them monthly and replace batteries when needed.

It's important to have a fire extinguisher handy to put out small blazes. A class ABC multipurpose fire extinguisher is best for home use. Make sure it's kept charged, and practice using it.

• Don't ever use water on an electrical or grease fire - it will just shock you or spread the fire.

If you do have a fire -

• Get everyone out immediately.

• Call the fire department from outside the house.