7 Safety Tips to Protect Your Home from a Fire

Losing your valuable possessions in a house fire can be very devastating. Whether you own a home or rent one, the consequences of a house fire can leave you feeling as if you have lost your identity. There are many ways a fire can create devastation in your life. With utter precaution and care, you can save yourself from potential fire hazards.

Following are 7 safety tips that will protect your home from a fire and keep your loved ones out of harm’s way:

1. Avoid Hazards

One of the best ways to avoid fire hazards is to change certain practices and habits that could lead to blazes. A hard and fast rule one should always follow is to place all matches and lighters in high areas away from children’s reach. Furthermore, teach your children that lighters and matches are not toys to be played with and use caution when burning candles in the home.

2. Have a Plan

One must always have a plan to follow on what to do if a fire occurs in the house. Make sure to vary the plan on the basis of what type of fire it is and where it occurs. When you have your plan in place, buy the needed safety tools (such as fire extinguisher, fire ladder, etc.) and place these tools in the designated areas.

3. Practice Your Plan

Having a good plan to deal with the fire hazard situation is not enough; your family must also feel comfortable on executing it. Educate your family on basic fire safety skills. You can also practice a fake fire to make your family members rehearse the plan. It may be helpful to do different scenarios so that multiple approaches can be practiced.

4. Inspect Your Equipment

Make a habit of inspecting your fire extinguishing equipment on a regular basis. This will ensure that the equipment is in proper working order and will do its job when needed.

5. Hire a Chimney Sweep

Every year before the start of the heating season, make sure to have your chimney swept by a professional. If the chimney is not swept professionally, Creosote will build up in the flue and make your chimney vulnerable to a fire.

6. Install a Fire Alarm

Always have both a carbon monoxide detector as well as a smoke alarm on each floor of your home. Test them both on a regular basis and replace batteries as needed. Carbon monoxide detectors have an expiration date so keep an eye on it. One approach is to use a black marker to write the expiration date on the unit’s bottom facing the floor so you can easily see it whenever you want.

7. Be Smart

When it comes to overall fire safety in the home, common sense can go a long way. Make sure you know all the basics to protect yourself and your family from home fire hazards. Also teach your kids how to approach fire hazards using practical knowledge and good judgement.

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