Fire Safety
Your guide to fire safety, emergency preparedness, and protecting your family.
Safety Starts at Home
Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. By following these guidelines and staying prepared, you can significantly reduce the risk of fire and protect your loved ones in case of an emergency.
Smoke Alarms
- • Install on every level of your home
- • Place inside and outside sleeping areas
- • Test monthly using the test button
- • Replace batteries at least once a year
- • Replace the entire unit every 10 years
- • Never disable a smoke alarm
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- • Install near sleeping areas
- • Place on every level of your home
- • Test monthly
- • Replace according to manufacturer instructions
- • Know the symptoms: headache, dizziness, nausea
- • If alarm sounds, evacuate immediately
Home Escape Plan
- • Draw a map with all exits from each room
- • Plan two ways out of every room
- • Choose an outside meeting place
- • Practice your escape plan twice a year
- • Practice escaping in the dark
- • Once out, stay out - never go back inside
Kitchen Safety
- • Never leave cooking unattended
- • Keep flammable items away from the stove
- • Turn pot handles inward
- • Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
- • For grease fires, smother with a lid - never use water
- • Establish a "kid-free zone" around the stove
Fire Extinguisher Safety
PASS Method
Remember PASS when using a fire extinguisher:
Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep side to side
Important Reminders
- •Only use a fire extinguisher on small, contained fires
- •Always keep an exit at your back - never let fire get between you and the exit
- •If the fire doesn't go out immediately, evacuate and call 911
- •Check extinguisher pressure gauges monthly
- •Have extinguishers inspected annually by a professional
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Kit
Prepare an emergency kit with these essentials:
- • Water (1 gallon per person per day)
- • Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
- • Flashlight and extra batteries
- • First aid kit
- • Medications
- • Important documents
- • Cash
- • Phone chargers
Communication Plan
Create a family communication plan:
- • Designate an out-of-area contact
- • Ensure everyone has contact numbers
- • Plan how to reunite if separated
- • Choose two meeting locations
- • Keep contacts updated
- • Practice the plan regularly
Know Your Risks
Understand potential hazards in your area:
- • Severe weather
- • Winter storms
- • Flooding
- • Tornadoes
- • House fires
- • Power outages
Common Fire Hazards
Electrical
- • Don't overload outlets
- • Replace damaged cords
- • Use proper wattage bulbs
- • Avoid extension cord overuse
Heating
- • Keep space heaters 3 feet from combustibles
- • Service furnace annually
- • Clean chimney yearly
- • Never leave heaters unattended
Smoking
- • Smoke outside
- • Use deep ashtrays
- • Wet cigarettes before disposal
- • Never smoke in bed
Candles
- • Keep away from flammables
- • Use sturdy holders
- • Never leave burning unattended
- • Extinguish before leaving room
Safety Resources
Smoke Alarm Safety
Essential information about installing, testing, and maintaining smoke alarms to protect your family from fire.
PDF • 361 KB
Carbon Monoxide Detector Safety
Protect your family from the "silent killer" with proper CO detector installation and maintenance.
PDF • 340 KB
Home Escape Planning
Create and practice a home fire escape plan to ensure your family can safely evacuate in an emergency.
PDF • 304 KB
Cooking Safety
Prevent kitchen fires with safe cooking practices and proper fire safety precautions.
PDF • 420 KB
Outdoor Grilling Safety
Safe grilling practices for outdoor cooking to prevent fires and injuries.
PDF • 471 KB
Candle Safety
Safe candle use and placement to prevent home fires and injuries.
PDF • 449 KB
Christmas Tree Safety
Keep your holidays safe with proper Christmas tree selection, care, and fire prevention.
PDF • 372 KB
Fireworks Safety
Celebrate safely with fireworks safety tips and precautions for Independence Day and other celebrations.
PDF • 424 KB
Campfire Safety
Safe campfire practices for outdoor recreation and camping.
PDF • 395 KB
After The Fire
Important steps to take after experiencing a fire, including safety and recovery information.
PDF • 372 KB
Stay Fire Safe
Comprehensive fire safety tips and best practices for keeping your home and family safe.
PDF • 533 KB
Youth Firesetting Prevention
Information for parents and caregivers about preventing and addressing youth fire-related behaviors.
PDF • 343 KB
Safety Resources
Smoke Alarm Safety
Essential information about installing, testing, and maintaining smoke alarms to protect your family from fire.
Carbon Monoxide Detector Safety
Protect your family from the "silent killer" with proper CO detector installation and maintenance.
Home Escape Planning
Create and practice a home fire escape plan to ensure your family can safely evacuate in an emergency.
Cooking Safety
Prevent kitchen fires with safe cooking practices and proper fire safety precautions.
Outdoor Grilling Safety
Safe grilling practices for outdoor cooking to prevent fires and injuries.
Candle Safety
Safe candle use and placement to prevent home fires and injuries.
Christmas Tree Safety
Keep your holidays safe with proper Christmas tree selection, care, and fire prevention.
Fireworks Safety
Celebrate safely with fireworks safety tips and precautions for Independence Day and other celebrations.
Campfire Safety
Safe campfire practices for outdoor recreation and camping.
After The Fire
Important steps to take after experiencing a fire, including safety and recovery information.
Stay Fire Safe
Comprehensive fire safety tips and best practices for keeping your home and family safe.
Youth Firesetting Prevention
Information for parents and caregivers about preventing and addressing youth fire-related behaviors.
Questions About Fire Safety?
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