Fire Prevention Tips For Your Home

Fires are tragic. In a matter of seconds they can destroy your home and leave thousands of dollars worth of damage. Of course, a fire can damage more than just things. Often, they destroy things that are absolutely irreplaceable—memories, keepsakes, photos and other memorabilia. Some fires are deadly. Smoke inhalation can very easily lead to death or serious injury. Unfortunately, fires do occur and they do occur quite frequently. The good news is that you can fire-proof your home to prevent fires from occurring. As part of any home security routine, you have to look out for fire hazards and practice fire safety drills.

Here’s a look at some ways you can fireproof your home. The first and
probably most important step is to make sure you’ve got working smoke alarms. Often times, even if you’ve got smoke detectors in your home, the head chef of the household usually ends up pulling out the batteries after accidentally burning some dish or other, and then he/she forgets to reconnect it. While this may help in terms of reducing the level of noise in your house, it’s fairly dangerous. Today, there are more sophisticated smoke alarms which actually come as part of a home security system. Today’s home alarms can come fully equipped with heat and temperature sensors as well as smoke alarms. The beauty of these home security systems is that the parts are all integrated; this means you don’t have to check the smoke alarm batteries, because they run off the system’s own power grid.

Next, make an inspection of your home’s wiring. Homes that are older than 25 years may not be able to handle all the electrical voltage that your modern electronics and appliances may require. Some older homes contain fuse systems which are designed to handle significantly less voltage.
Clear any dry leaves and other flammable material from around your house. Keep fire wood at least 10 feet away. Make sure to keep your lawn moist and trimmed.

When cooking, don’t leave food on the stove unattended. This is usually the number one cause of fires within the home. Often, people get distracted or simply forget about the food they have on the stove, which can be very dangerous. Even if the food is left alone for just a few minutes, a fire can ignite. Grease fires are especially hard to put out. Make sure to keep your cooking area free from flammable materials and keep an eye on your food.
Smoking is another hazard. Putting your cigarette out in a potted plant for instance could actually cause a fire as potting soil frequently contains flammable material. Never smoke in your bed and keep lighters and matches away from the reach of young children.

Candles are also a hazard. Never leave a candle burning unattended. Also, be sure to place them in areas where they can’t be knocked over by pets or children.

Plan and practice fire drills often, i.e. at least once a month. Make sure you’ve got all escape routes plotted. Remember fires, can and do happen. Protect your family.

By: Erik Mandelson

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