Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Protecting your home and family from the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide is crucial. Here are some important safety tips to help you stay safe:
Immediate Action
Never assume an alarm is going off erroneously! If an alarm sounds, leave the home immediately and ask questions later. A fatal house fire occurs approximately every three hours in America, and more than 20,000 people are injured or die from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning every year.
Smoke Alarm Installation
Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home, in hallways, inside bedrooms, and outside of sleeping areas. On average, families have less than three minutes from the time the first smoke alarm sounds to escape a fire. The sooner you hear an alarm, the more time you will have to get out.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, more than 20,000 visit the emergency room, and more than 4,000 are hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning every year. Install at least one CO alarm on every floor and in sleeping areas to ensure your home is protected.
Fire Extinguishers
Choose primary extinguishers for your home, including solutions for your living area and garage or workshop. These are essential pieces of equipment that you absolutely must have according to the NFPA. Place fire extinguishers within reach on every level of your home.
Fire Safety Laws
Do you know the fire safety laws in your state? Some states require carbon monoxide detectors in all homes, while others require both smoke alarms and CO detectors. A few states may require additional safety products.
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Fire Safety Laws
No matter where you live, it is important to know fire and CO safety laws to keep safe, avoid penalties, and save lives.
Carbon Monoxide Laws
Learn more about carbon monoxide detector requirements in your state to make sure you’re following best practices and keeping your home safe.
Placement of Smoke Alarms
Learn where to place smoke detectors, learn about types of fire and smoke detectors types, then choose the best smoke detector.
Placement of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Know the best locations to install your carbon monoxide alarm in your home.
Types of Fires
Fire types are divided into 5 classes based primarily on the fuel that is burning. Use this classification system to determine the most effective fire extinguisher based on your use case.
Types of Fire Extinguishers
There are many different types of fire extinguishers on the market, each with specialized capabilities. Each fire extinguisher is designated by: type, class & rating.
Tips on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Stand 5 feet away from the fire and follow the four-step PASS procedure recommended by the National Fire Protection Association.
Where to Place a Fire Extinguisher in Your Home
Learn where to place fire extinguishers in your home.