Life-saving Fire Safety Tips to Protect What Matters Most

Home fire safety is a critical aspect of ensuring the well-being of your family and protecting your property. While many people understand the importance of fire safety, actually taking proactive measures can significantly reduce the risk of a fire in your home. The following tips and products are easy steps every household can take to help protect what matters most.

Ensure your home is properly equipped with updated technology.

Having functioning alarms installed throughout your home is the first line of defense for fire prevention. First Alert recently introduced Precision Detection advanced sensing technology smoke alarms, which are designed and tested to provide early warning in the event of a home fire emergency, while also reducing nuisance alarms as the technology better differentiates non-threatening from threatening smoke.

Test your smoke alarms.

You may have smoke alarms installed in your home, but they’re useless if they’re not working properly. Test your smoke alarms regularly to ensure they’re in functioning condition and replace the batteries at least every 6 months. Smoke alarms don’t last forever and need to be replaced at least every 10 years. If you don’t know when your alarms were installed, err on the side of caution and replace them.

Keep fire extinguishers on hand.

In addition to having working smoke alarms, fire extinguishers are another important safety tool to have in your home. Fire extinguishers should be stored in easy-to-reach places and in key rooms where there is higher risk of fires starting, such as the kitchen and garage.

Create a fire escape plan.

According to the NFPA, only 47% of American households have developed and practiced an escape plan. To make a fire escape plan, start by identifying two ways out of each room, then assign an outdoor meeting spot a safe distance away from your home. Dedicate someone in the family to assist with any pets, elderly family members and/or infants. Once you’ve established a plan, it’s just as critical to practice it with the entire household at least twice a year.

By following these fire safety tips, you can significantly increase the level of protection in your home. Updating your technology with advanced smoke alarms, regularly testing these alarms, keeping fire extinguishers in key locations, and establishing and practicing a fire escape plan are all crucial steps. Remember, preparation and vigilance are your best defenses against home fires. Taking these measures not only ensures the safety of your home but also provides peace of mind for you and your family.

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