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This Simple Fire Safety Checklist Could Make the Difference

Learn about our simple fire safety checklist that could make the difference and prevent fire damage, injuries, or loss of life.

House fires are devastating and result in thousands of deaths each year. Fire damage wreaks havoc on your homes and businesses every day, and you may only have under three minutes to get yourself out in the case of even a minor blaze.

This is why you should discuss fire safety with your household and team members at work and follow our simple fire safety checklist. We have divided our fire safety checklist into different categories, and you have to ensure that you can put a tick mark in front of each item on this list.

• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are placed on every level of your home.
• Test smoke alarms once a month
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are less than 10 and 7 years old.
• Smoke alarm batteries are replaced as required.
• Fire extinguishers are strategically placed throughout the home.
• Fire extinguishers are examined timely and replaced before expiry.

• The cooking area is free of flammable items.
• Grilling, frying, broiling, and boiling are always supervised by an adult.

• Stovetops and ovens are regularly cleaned, serviced, and checked for gas leaks.
• Washers/ dryers are serviced as required.
• The dryer is cleaned and lint-free after every use.
• Water heaters are examined timely and serviced/ replaced as needed.
• Everyone is taught never to place metallic or metallic-looking objects in the microwave.

• All electrical cables, cords, and wires are sealed, unbroken, uncut, and in working condition.
• All electrical outlets are functioning correctly and do not spark or heat up.

• There is a fire escape plan with two ways out of every living space.
• The escape plan is visible in the main living spaces.
• Everyone knows where the safe meeting place is outside the home.
• The household practices the escape plan at least twice a year.

Following this simple fire safety checklist could make the difference and prevent unnecessary fire damage, injury, or loss of life in your home.

If you want to learn more about fire safety or about our comprehensive fire damage restoration services, call us at 609.859.5600 or email us.