Fire Safety & Prevention

Is Your Home Fire Safe?

Smoke Detectors

• Test each smoke detector monthly and change batteries yearly unless it contains a lithium battery. Change the battery if the detector begins to “chirp”
• You should have a working smoke detector outside each sleeping area, inside each sleeping area, and on each level of your home.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

• Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America.
• Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas. You will not know you are in danger until you start felling the effects of poisoning or you may become unconscious from the gas without warning.
• Homes with gas appliances or attached garages have a high risk for carbon monoxide poisoning
• You should have a detector on each floor of your home and check and replace the batteries when you check and replace batteries in your smoke detectors.

Escape Plan

• Have a fire escape plan with the members of your household and practice often.
• Know two ways to exit from every room in your home. When exiting, crawl low and feel each door before opening. If hot, use another exit.
• Identify a place to meet outside in case of fire. Never re-enter a burning building.
• Escape First. Call 9-11 after exiting.