Fire Safety

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Introduction > Take the Test > Fire Prevention > Be Prepared > Special Considerations > Smoking and Fires > Fire Safety Quick List

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Fire Safety Quick List

Print the Adobe PDF version of this Quick List and keep it handy.

Checklist: Can You Answer Yes to Each of the Questions Below?

• Do you have smoke detectors in kitchen, bedrooms, on each floor?
• Have you checked the detector batteries in the last 6 months?
• Have stored flammable materials carefully?
• Are exits clear and doors and windows easy to open for a quick escape?
• Do you have a family escape plan and have you practiced this?
• Do you know the number of your fire department?

Look For Warning Signs -- These May Be Fire Hazards

• Dimming lights, tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses
• Hot electrical cords or plugs or exposed wires and old cords
• Burning smells
• Gas odors

Do

• Store flammable materials safely (away from the home and small children.)
• Use a licensed electrician for repairs.
• Test cigarette butts, fireplace ashes, and burnt matches before throwing away.

Don't

• Leave anything burning unattended or appliances on when not present.
• Overload electrical outlets.
• Smoke in bed.

What To Do In Case of a Fire: Get Out!

• Touch doors to see if they're hot before opening.
• Stay low.
• If your clothing or hair catches fire, STOP, DROP, and ROLL.
• Call 911.

If You Can Not Get Out of the Building

• Fill a bathtub with water.
• Put wet towels, blankets or cloth under the door.
• Stay low and cover your face (preferably with a wet cloth) for easier breathing.
• Call the fire department from inside and tell them your location.

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