Top Things to Know and Do BEFORE a Fire |
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On each floor of your house, install at least one smoke detector and one fire extinguisher (ABC type).
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Make sure your whole
family practices
STOP, DROP, & ROLL.
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Test your smoke detector batteries once a month by pressing the test button.
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Replace the smoke detector batteries once a year. Replace the smoke detector itself every ten years.
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Be sure everyone in your house knows how to use the fire extinguishers. Remember PASS—“Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep”
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Insure your house properly so that you can recover even if the worst happens.
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Have multiple fire escape routes for your family.
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There are many things you can do to reduce the chances that your home will succumb to fire such as cleaning your gutters, and installing a fire-resistant roof. To learn more specifics about how to do this visit the Fire Safe Council.
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