Preventing Home Fires

The first step in keeping you and your family safe from fire is maintaining a fire-safe home. To get started, just read the instructions below and click through each one to get a handy fire safety check list.

  • Get rid of the clutter <more>
  • Make sure all smoke alarms are in working order <more>
  • Keep furniture and bedding away from heat sources, open flames and flammable items <more>
  • Check that all the doors close and all the windows open <more>
  • Install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors <more>
  • Maintain your boiler or other heating sources, especially electrical space heaters and working fireplaces <more>
  • Keep matches and lighters in a safe, secure place and out of the reach of children <more>
  • Keep pets away from fire hazards, such as candles, portable heaters and flammable items <more>
  • Practice candle safety <more>
  • Be careful cooking <more>
  • Use electricity safely <more>
  • Maintain lighting fixtures <more>
  • Beware of family members and visitors who smoke <more>
  • Look beneath the sink for potential hazards and flammable items <more>
  • Practice car & garage fire safety <more>

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