Ask the Expert: Fire Prevention Tips

3/20/2018

SMOKE ALARMS

3 out of 5 home fire deaths result from fires without working smoke alarms.
The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in HALF in homes with working smoke alarms.
Test Monthly, Change Batteries Annually, Replace every 10 years
Install smoke alarms on each level of your home, in and outside each bedroom

FIRE ESCAPE PLANS
When there is a fire, Get Out and Stay Out!
You may have less than 2 minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds.

Plan two ways out of every room.
Design a fire escape plan around your abilities.
Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
Practice your escape plan at least twice a year
Choose an outside meeting place where firefighters can easily see you.

COOKING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF WINTER HOME FIRES

Maintain a 3-foot safe zone around stoves and grills.
Stay in the kitchen when you fry, boil, grill or broil food.

HEATING IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF HOME FIRES

Have Heating and Cooling appliances checked annually by a qualified technician
Give space heaters their space, allow 3 feet of clear area

FIRE PREVENTION SAVES LIVES
JOIN THE FIGHT!

We work together because FIRE is everyone’s Fight

More Life savings tips are available at:
www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/
www.ready.gov/home-fires
www.nfpa.org/Public-Education

Information in this "Ask the Expert" column was provided by:

Volunteer Fire Company
The Company's 67 volunteer firefighters provide the manpower for calls to the Washington Fire Department and the Washington Community Fire District.
Professional Volunteer Service since 1852.

Fire Department
The City of Washington Fire Department owns a great deal of equipment that is utilized by the Washington Community Fire District, and provides training for the volunteers of the Fire Company.

Washington Community Fire Protection District
This district funds fire and rescue service for unincorporated areas of the Washington Community through a property tax. The district is assisted by the Volunteer Company and City Department.

www.washmofire.org

3 Comments

Geographe link

6/25/2018 10:22:53 pm

Fire safety is of critical importance. After all, fires can strike anywhere at any time. Follow these fire-safety tips for your home.

Sariah Meagle link

8/26/2018 11:53:27 pm

My dad wants to make sure that our home and family are safe from fire. It was suggested here that it will be best to have smoke alarms will help avoid fire deaths. Having said that, it's ideal to consult professionals when considering fire alarm systems.

Ellie Davis link

10/23/2018 04:21:35 pm

Thank you for suggesting that you should make sure and plan two ways out of a room in case of a fire. My husband and I are building a house and want to make sure we are getting everything we need for fire safety. I'll have to look into finding the best alarm system for our house.