Residential Fire Safety

How would you get out of your home in case of fire? How about your children? Howwould they escape from a second or third floor?

Plan fire escape routes and practice them.

Draw a simple picture of your home.

Plan two ways to get out of every room.

Agree on an outside meeting place.

Decide who'll take charge of each child.

Discuss the plan with your family.

Practice escapes at night. That's when most deadly fire occur

NOTE: Show children who live in high-rise buildings the shortest route to a safe exit. Warn them not to use the elevator.

Fires and burns kill hundreds of children each year and permanently scar thousandsmore. Yet more fire victims die from smoke than flames. Smoke can overwhelm achild or adult in minutes.

Protect your family:

Install smoke detectors outside all sleeping areas and on every level of your home.

Test them monthly following manufacturers' instructions. Change batteries at least once a year - even if they are still working. Caution: Never remove batteries for use in toys, a flashlight, or radio.

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