Fire Safety Tips 1 - Make sure you have adequate smoke detectors in your home. There should be one in the kitchen, and at least one more near bedroom doors. If you have a multi level house, there should be at least one on every level.

Fire Safety Tips 2 - Always test your smoke detectors once a month to ensure they're working properly. Experts recommend you replace your smoke detector's batteries when we change our clocks in the Spring and Fall.

Fire Safety Tips 3 - Be sure you have fire extinguishers strategically placed throughout your home and check them regularly. Also, keep an eye on the extinguishers expiration date. When that date comes, replace the extinguisher with a new one, and properly dispose of the old one. If you do not know how to dispose of the old one, contact your local fire department.

Fire Safety Tips 4 - In the event your clothes catch fire, remember STOP, DROP, and ROLL! Stop where you are, drop to the ground, and start rolling. Cover your face in the process.

Fire Safety Tips 5 - Have an escape plan in the event of a fire. Sit down with those you live with and create a plan to get out and a location to meet at away from your house. If you have an upstairs, be sure there is a fire ladder that can be accessed in case of an emergency.

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Fire Safety Tips 6 - If there are any faulty electrical wires (i.e. lamps that are blinking on and off sporadically), replace them at once. More than likely there is a short and this can cause fires. Other signs of faulty wiring are electrical odors and/or frayed wires.

Fire Safety Tips 7 - Teach your kids that matches are not toys. Furthermore; keep matches and lighters up and out of reach of young children.

Fire Safety Tips 8 - Keep space heaters well away from window curtains and drapes. Experts recommend at least 3 feet. Keep children and pets away from them and be sure they're turned off before going to bed at night.

Fire Safety Tips 9 - Watch smokers carefully. Make sure that they are properly putting out their cigarettes before leaving them. Cigarettes that are not extinguished are one of the leading causes of house fires.

Fire Safety Tips 10 - During a fire, or the beginnings of a fire, the smoke is what is the most lethal. Crawl, don't walk. Stay low to the ground and under the smoke. Use a wet washcloth or rag to cover your mouth so you don't breathe in poisonous gas.

Fire Safety Tips 11 - When you watch a TV show in which a fire is taking place, it appears as if the fire is bright orange flames. In many cases, during an actual fire the smoke is so dark that you will not be able to see much of anything. Proceed with EXTREME caution as you try to escape from the fire.

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