Ensuring the safety of all members of your family can be a pressing task for some people. However, there are very simple ways to keep your home feeling safe. Preparation is the key to successfully combating unprecedented events, such as a fire. There are numerous measures and devices that will help you practice fire safety in the home.

Your first preventive measure is to make everyone aware of how to handle fires. Learning together will lessen the drudgery of being an expert in fire prevention. First, show children how to perform first aid responses and treatment for minor injuries. Remind everyone, especially children, of important numbers, the locations of first aid kits, phones and fire extinguishers, exit plans, and other things to do. yes The numbers of the fire station, the hospital, the police, friends and relatives should be put on speed dial. Write them down and post them in common areas like the kitchen and living room, and phones should also be accessible in these areas. Please note that kits should be stocked with Band-Aids, bandages, ointments, and medications.

For exit plans, you can do it lightly. Systematize family fire drill, which could be once a month or depending on its call. It is important that before the drill takes place, everyone has been briefed on what to do. Once all the details have been worked out, proceed with the drill. Designate the area where the fire will ‘start’ and its extent. Turn on a simulated alarm. Do it accordingly with these steps:

1. Put out a small fire with any of the following: a fire extinguisher, baking soda, or a thick blanket. Everyone should already know how to use these items.
2. In the event of a major fire, immediately ‘call’ for help. The phone must be close to where the incident occurred.
3. Go to the next safest exit.
4. Do not bring anything. Some children would try to salvage their belongings. Tell them not to, otherwise they will be trapped and suffocated by the smoke.
5. Encourage calm and tell everyone to focus on getting out safely.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms and fire extinguishers are devices that could save your life. Check local codes and strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the proper installation and use of any of this equipment. Always check if the alarms and detectors are working properly. Your batteries need to be replaced at least twice a year. As for fire extinguishers, there are specific types to use depending on the cause of the fire. These are Types A, B, C, and F for electrical equipment. Type A is for burning wood, paper, textiles, and fabrics. Type B is for oils, diesel and petroleum. Type C is for butane, methane and propane. And Type F is for cooking oils and fats. Water fire extinguisher is in Type A. Aqueous film-forming foam is in Types A and B. Carbon dioxide is for Types B and electrical equipment. Dry powder is for types A, B, C and electrical equipment. And the most recent addition to fire extinguishers suitable for home use is the wet chemical, for Types A and F.

On the other hand, safeguarding your kitchen is also your main task. A large percentage of fires start in this area. First of all, do not stop cooking on an open fire without supervision. Avoid wearing shirts that are long-sleeved or made of a material that can easily catch fire. Refrain from placing potholders, dish towels, or towels near hot surfaces. Always unplug electrical appliances and stoves immediately after use. And keep lighters and matches out of the reach of children.

With regard to electrical wiring, devices and appliances, always make sure there are no exposed wires. In line with this task, rodent infestation control is also vital. These pests have a tendency to chew through wires. These will then be susceptible to circuit friction leading to a fire. Devices and appliances should always be unplugged when no one is home. Do not charge devices unattended as they can easily overheat.

There is nothing better than preparation to make your family safer. These preventive measures will surely minimize your risks of falling victim to fires and other unfortunate accidents.