"Think Safe, Be Safe"

Is your home "fire safe"?
Take the time to survey your home for fire safety. A few simple measures may help you to prevent a fire from occurring:

• Keep fire extinguishers in areas where they are most likely needed
  
  
• Ensure that family members know how to use the fire extinguishers
  
  
• Install Smoke Detectors on every floor of your home
  • Make sure that everyone can hear the fire alarms in every room
  • Fire alarms should be tested once a month
  • Owners should note what maintenance is required. Maintenance usually involves dusting of cobwebs and changing of batteries
  • The life of a fire alarm is approximately 10 years
  • Consider residential sprinklers

• Matches and Lighters are tools not toys - keep away from children!
  
  
• Replace any electrical cord that is cracked or frayed
  
  
• Do not overload extension cords or run them under rugs
  
  
• Ensure exits are not blocked
  
  
• Plan an emergency fire exit with your family - decide on a meeting place outside

What to do if a fire breaks out!

• Secure all family members
  • Ensure that all family members are accounted for and led to safety
    
    
• Crawl Low under smoke
  • If you must exit through smoke crawl low under the smoke as air is cleaner closer to the floor
    
    
• Stop, drop and roll
  • If your clothes catch a fire, stop where you are, drop to the ground, cover your face with your hands, and roll over and over to smother the flames
    
    
• Contact Emergency Services
  • Promptly contact the fire and police authorities