Get Started With a Checklist
1. Smoke detector alarms are a must-have in your home
* Set a reminder on your cell phone, email calendar so you don’t forget to check regularly that they are in good working order!
2. Practice your fire escape regularly
* Most family’s do not even have a plan, please make one today
3. Place space heaters away from flammable materials
4. Keep matches and lighters away from your child
* Have a zero tolerance rule for older children, this must have a stern consequence
5. Teach and Practice the “stop, drop and roll”
* Children love to practice this one so make it fun!
6. Take care of your cooking habits in the kitchen
* Know how to put out grease fires, kitchen fires can spread very, very quickly
7. Have approved fire extinguishers in your home and make sure everyone who is old enough knows how to use them – Practice this
