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Fire Safety: 6 Tips

Fire Safety TipsHey Everyone!  Fire safety is crazy important and this time of year it is important to make sure you and your family are safe from fires and have a plan in case of one!   When I was two, our house burned down.  We all got out safely, but it could have been so much worse!  Here are some tips and such to help you stay prepared!

  • Have an escape plan!  Draw up a ‘map’ of your home and talk to your kids about how to get out if there is a fire and where to meet up.
  • Check your smoke detectors on a regular basis.  Have a day of the month where you go through and check them.  It doesn’t take long and you’ll appreciate it!
  • Make sure you have insurance!  Even if you are renting there are plans to protect you family in case of a fire!  No one wants to start from scratch!
  • Never leave candles unattended!!!
  • Get a fire extinguisher and know how to use it!  If you have older children, teach them as well! The small ones are around $20.  Just remember, it’s an investment!
  • Be mindful of the stove/oven.  Be sure not to leave anything unattended.  I’m gonna be honest and say I’m guilty of this one, so now I try to find something to do when baking to keep me close by.  Sometimes, I sit on the counter and read.  😀  If you can’t do that, then at the very least set some timers so that you don’t run off and forget it!

 

Below are some resources that may help you:

Fire Prevention and Safety Checklist, Red Cross
Fire Drill Checklist

Do you have any good resources for home inventory and such???

Tips or tricks maybe????

What does your family do to be prepared???

Kaycee

Hi all! My name is Kaycee. I live in Arkansas with my husband of over 15 years! We have a grown daughter, a son-in-love and 2 grandson. Just love being Nonna! We also have an angel waiting on us to join her one day, she was 11 months old when she went to Heaven. We also have two great Chihuahuas and a Great Dane, along with several fish in our koi pond. My educational background is in Psychology and Child Development but my heart is in ministry, crafts, fun, reviews and my website, My Crafty Zoo. I look forward to continuing to share my life through word and pictures with you and love hearing your feedback! Thank you for taking the time to read and allowing me to share! I look forward to reading your comments!

4 thoughts on “Fire Safety: 6 Tips

  • April 22, 2020 at 5:41 pm
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    Useful fire safety advice here for protecting you and your family from fire. The statistics of fires in the home are surprising (especially caused by candles), and ensuring you take care, have a plan of action in case of emergency as well go for NY Fire Extinguisher Inspection take care of your belongings and life.

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  • February 7, 2020 at 9:36 am
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    These are all great tips. We have smoke alarms and a fire extinguisher. I am very careful with candles or anything that could possibly start a fire.

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  • January 29, 2020 at 6:52 pm
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    I just moved into my first house, and I want to keep it safe from fires. Thanks for explaining that I will want to get a fire extinguisher. I also, liked that you pointed out that I should learn how to use it as well. That does seem smart because I wouldn’t want to not know how to use it when there is a fire.

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  • December 28, 2019 at 11:58 pm
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    Understanding potential triggers, installing fire alarms, smoke alarms and other devices along with making and sharing fire safety plans are all ways to reduce the risk.

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