Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Fire Prevention Week: A Great Time to Review Fire Safety and Prevention



October 4th through 10th marks Fire Prevention Week. Since we are home now more than ever, it’s important we know how to stay safe! Do you know what the five leading causes of house fires are? The biggest causes of fires include candles, cooking, heating, smoking, and electrical. By learning tips to prevent fires, we can all do our part to help lower the amount of house fire occurrences.

Following these tips will help you be more informed and better prepared.

Fire Prevention Tips

·       The leading cause of fires is unattended cooking. Make sure you are always monitoring any food when you are cooking- this means frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. Never leave your cooking unattended.

·       When cooking, make sure to always keep a lid in reach. A grease fire can get out of hand quickly. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the top of the pan and shut off the burner. Leave it covered until it cools.

·       Keep cooking areas a kid-free zone! A good three feet of distance away from the stove and hot items will help ensure no one gets hurt accidentally.

·       Space heaters are also a leading cause of fires. Keep anything that can catch fire and burn at least three feet away from a heater.

·       Keeping heating equipment and chimneys in good working condition by having them cleaned and inspected once a year.

·       Make sure you have working smoke alarms in your house. You should test them monthly. By having working smoke alarms, you cut your chances of a house fire in half!

·       Smoking alarms should be in each bedroom and in hallways and areas right outside of bedrooms.

·       Never leave a candle burning unattended. Keep space around burning candles so nothing can catch fire.

Looking for more tips on how to practice fire safety and prevention? Check out all the videos and resources available at the National Fire Protection Association. And always remember- if you find yourself in an emergency, never hesitate to call 9-1-1 for help.

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