How To Ensure You Have A Fire-Proof Home
July 26th, 2011 adminYour home is the most expensive item you will ever purchase unless you plan on buying a new Rolls Royce. Ergo, it’s important you know how to ensure you have a fire-proof home. It’s also a priority. However, your home is not going to be the only place you will encounter some form of fire. Think Smokey Bear. Who knows when you might be able to help other people in a fire situation. One of the most common being a person whose clothes have caught on fire, and is running around outside, arms flailing around like a windmill, not knowing what to do. You can help by putting them down and using the ground or your shirt or coat to smother the flames. It’s quick and effective, and perhaps, you’ll save a life.
Keeping your home safe from fire is not as hard a project as one would think. Sometimes, it’s the small things that save lives. Making sure your rooms, garage, and even the basement, have smoke alarms. But they won’t be of any help if you don’t occasionally check them to see if the batteries still work. Some do chirp to alarm you the battery is dead, but don’t count on hearing it all the time. Have your fireplace chimney inspected before winter. A “I-didn’t-use-common-sense” fire starter and prevention is in the kitchen. You’re on your Blackberry, Blueberry, whatever, and suddenly the food is on fire. Time for common sense. Don’t use water. Smoother the flame with a lid. Don’t use glass. Quickly grab that box of bakiing soda and pour it on the flames. Best of all, buy several Class B chemical fire extinguishers, and store them under the sink. Inform young children about fire safety and the quickest and safest way to exit a home fire.Still bored? Click to continue: Texting Smoke Alarm of the Day