How To Prevent Fires
Here are some ways to help prevent fires.
Prevent Home Fires
- Install smoke alarms
- Check smoke alarm batteries at least once a year.
- Avoid unattended or careless use of candles.
- Keep BBQ grills away from the house.
- Do not store BBQ grills inside the house.
- Do not disable smoke alarms or CO detectors.
- Do not smoke inside.
- Don't throw your cigarette butts on the ground.
- Do not leave your stove unattended while cooking.
- Inspect furnace filters.
- Check gas water heaters annually.
- Clean out lint from dryers after every load.
- Maintain electric cords.
- Know where your shutoffs are.
- Gas
- Circuit breakers
- Appliances
- Fuses
- Be careful with the fireplace.
- Install metal fire screen.
- Don't leave fire unattended
- Let ashes cool down before disposing.
- Put ashes in a metal container.
- Clean chimney out once a year.
- Keep a fire extinguisher on hand.
- Close bedroom doors.
- Know where you live and how to reach your house.
- Firewood should never be against the house.
- Keep leaves away from the house.
- Replace old extension cords.
- Store cooking oil away from the stove.
- Keep limbs and leaves out of gutters.
- Don't throw your cigarettes on the ground.
- Clear your cutters.
- Make sure that you have proper air flow in your outer buildings
- Check electrical equipment.
- Refuel your equipment outside.
- Heat with care.
- Don't burn on windy days.
- Don't burn during dry times.