Here’s Your Home Fire Safety Plan

Do you know what to do when there’s a fire in your home? Having a home fire safety plan can be the difference between life and death.

Follow the steps below to develop a fire safety plan for you and your family.

• Step #1 – Have a family meeting: Communication is key to developing a fire safety plan. Have a sit-down meeting without any distractions. If you have children, discuss the importance of NOT playing with fire.

• Step #2 – Review safety equipment: You’ll want to make sure that you have smoke detectors on every level of your home. You’ll also want to invest in a fire extinguisher as well as a collapsible escape ladder for the higher floor levels in your home.

• Step #3 – Create an escape plan: During the family meeting, have a floor plan of your home ready. Make sure the floor plan includes all floor levels as well as all doors and windows. You’ll want to identify at least two ways to exit each room.

• Step #4 – Select a meeting point: Once you have marked the different escape routes, you’ll want to pinpoint a meeting location outside of your home. Make sure it’s a safe distance away from your home at least 15 to 20 yards. 

• Step #5 – Discuss the proper way to move during a fire: It’s essential to stress the importance of crawling low to the ground to avoid smoke inhalation during a fire. You’ll also want to demonstrate the stop, drop and roll method if their clothes catch fire.

• Step #6: – Practice your fire escape plan: This is very important, especially for small children and the elderly. Practice your escape plan a few times a year. Make sure your children run-through escaping from their rooms alone so they have the experience.

Following these tips will help you create a home fire safety plan. As you’re discussing your fire safety plan with your family, you’ll want to chat about home security systems. A home security system can help speed up emergency response times during a fire.

You can find out more by reading our post, “Discount Stores vs. Security Company Smoke Detectors.”

If you’re thinking about a home security system, call us today at 1-800-762-3196.