FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY

If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 911. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.

If there is a fire, you may have less than 2 minutes to get out of your home. Talk to your family about what you should do to be safe. Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do if there is a fire.

Children are sometimes curious about fire: 
​If you have children in your home, lock up any items that can start a fire (matches, lighters, cigarettes, etc.) and make sure children cannot reach candles.

Fire Safety Checklists for Homeowners and Renters

Smoke Alarms

Make sure:
  • Smoke alarms are on every level of the home.
  • Smoke alarms are inside and outside sleeping areas. 
  • Smoke alarms are tested each month.
  • Smoke alarm batteries are changed as needed. 
  • ​Smoke alarms are less than 10 years old.

Cooking Safety

When you're cooking, check that:
  • The cooking area has no items that can burn.
  • People stay in the kitchen when they are frying,
    grilling, boiling, or broiling food.
  • Pot handles are always turned toward the back oF the stove.

Escape Plan

When planning your escape plane with you family, be sure:
  • There is a fire escape plan that shows 2 ways out of every room.
  • Everyone knows where the safe meeting place is outside the home.
  • ​Everyone living in the house practices the escape plan 2 times a year.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

When installing, you will want to ensure:
  • Carbon monoxide alarms are located on each level of the home.
  • Carbon monoxide alarms are less than 7 years old.

Electrical & Appliance Safety

To prevent fire in your home and the safety of everyone, you should check that:
  • All electrical cords are in good condition and not broken or cut.
  • People clean the dryer of lint after every use.
  • All plug outlets are safe and do not feel warm when you touch them. (If they are warm, call the landlord or an electrician.)

Candle Safety

When lighting candles, make sure:
  • Candles are in sturdy fire-proof containers that won’t be tipped over.
  • Adults blow out all candles when leaving the room or going to bed.
  • Candles are kept out of reach from children and pets.