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A Home Security System Can Even Secure Your Home From Fire

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

It is true, depending on the type of home security system you own there might even be implements that can help detect and prevent a fire before it even starts. Some of the systems like the ones found at places like homes security Erie services come equipped with special heating sensors and units that can detect even the smallest rise in temperature that could indicate a fire. This means you would be warned of the presence of a fire and might even be able to take the proper action before it gets out of control.

But, of course, even with a home security system you should still take the proper precautions in your home and your everyday lives when dealing with a fire. That involves taking any combustibles and storing them in a safe location and organizing a safe and easy to follow evacuation route for you and your loved ones to observe and follow. After all, the worst fire-related tragedies occur when we are least prepared and even with a home security system you should still make sure you know where the exits are, and do whatever you can in the home to prevent a fire from even occurring.

Involve All Family Members For Fire Safety

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

When it comes to keeping a safe and happy home, you need to plan for emergencies in the event something ever happens while you and your family are inside of your home. Fire can occur any time of the day or night. From unattended candles to faulty wiring, when fire breaks out you need to keep your entire family quickly and safely out of the house as soon as you detect smoke or see flames. In order to protect everyone, you need to involve all members of your family when it comes to fire safety and planning. Having all family members run through fire drills and discuss the ways to get out of the house in the event of a fire is the best first step in making sure everyone in your home is on board and knowledgeable about what to do in the event of a fire. You also need to make sure all family members know where to go once they exit the house, and designate a meeting spot in the event anyone in the family would become separated while evacuating the home. You also need to make sure all family members understand that during a fire, it is imperative to escape the home and get ones self to safety.

Having An Escape Route In Place

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

In the event of a fire emergency, it is crucial that all members of the family are prepared by having a predetermined route of escape. Time is of the essence when evacuating a home on fire. There are a few things your family can do to make sure you are prepared.

Escape Route
Sit down with your family and explain the escape route. Make sure each family member knows the best way to get out of the home in each room of the house. Draw a diagram if that would prove helpful. The best way to ensure fire safety ad survival is having a plan in place.

Practice
Once you have established an escape route, take the time to practice exiting the home via the predetermined routes. Time the process to make sure family members are getting out as quickly as possible. Practice having a fire drill each time you change the batteries in your smoke detector.

Small Children
If your home has small children who are unable to work the latches on windows and doors, be sure to have a special plan in place to ensure their safety. Be clear about what they should do in the event of a fire.

You thought this was good? Brace yourself: While you wait WEDNESDAY: plan a fire escape and ensure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are up-to-date.

Proper Fire Extinguisher Training And Usage

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

A proper fire extinguisher training is essential to keep not only your home safe, but you and your loved ones. First off, there are different classes of fires. One could be wood, one could be different appliances, another could your electric stove for starters. They are all in different classes due to the level and type of fire.

The first thing is to have a decent number of extinguishers on hold just in case of emergency. It’s imperative to know the type of fire extinguisher you have and how to open the pin on top. Secondly, and one of the most important things is to not aim directly at the fire. The source is the fuel of the fire and that’s located to the base. It’s important to note how long your fire extinguisher shoots the chemical spray before it needs to be charged, so get to your ordeal as quick and efficient as possible. Squeeze the lever slowly, so that extinguishing agent can come out and od it’s job. Once the flame dies down, make sure there are no sparks or anything that will help another flame ignite. Sweep the fire to ensure further containment of the flames re-igniting.

Preventing Cooking Fires In The Kitchen

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Preventing cooking fires in the kitchen may be far from your mind when you set out to create that delicious meal for your family. However, accidents don’t usually plan themselves around the home chef’s schedule, so it’s essential that you take measures to protect your kitchen, your family, and your home from unseen catastrophe.

Keep cooking surfaces clean. It’s easy to move from one project to another while preparing a meal. A little grease spatter on a stovetop, though, can have serious consequences. Attend to these splatters as quickly as possible. As well, tidy up crumbs or other food materials that could come into contact with a heating element.

Keep your oven clean. A little drip, or crumbled pie crust, may seem harmless. However, high temperatures, or proximity to a heating element, and you may find that you open the oven door to find things ablaze.

Separate your preparations from cooking surfaces. Setting the wrong material on a hot stovetop could be the catalyst for an unexpected fire. Plastic bags, plates, or cutting boards may seem harmless on a cool surface, but if you forget them, the potential is present for fire.

Be vigilant while cooking. Don’t leave a stovetop or oven unattended. Don’t forget to turn the device off. In the case of a hot area on the stove top, place a pan of cool water after shutting off, in order to protect unsuspecting youngsters and adults from burning themselves, or from placing flammable materials in a hot spot.
Kitchen activity is fun, and for many, therapeutic. However, kitchen safety is important. Protect your kitchen from the unexpected, and exercise fire safety at all times.

Having A Plan For A Fire Emergency

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

All families should have a fire emergency plan. The evacuation plan should contain two escape routes from each room. If the first route is unavailable, use the second. Check any closed doors for heat before opening them, to prevent spreading the fire. If there is no path without smoke, remember to crawl with your face as close to the floor as possible, to use the freshest available air. If all escape routes blocked, use a towel or other rolled cloth to block the bottom of the doors. Use a bright clothe during day, or a flashlight at night, to signal for help. Call 911 and give your exact location in the house.

Part of your family’s emergency plan is an emergency kit. It should contain at least a map of your house, a first aid kit and any meds, as well as copies of your vital papers. Though every family member should memorize the emergency contact numbers, it is a good idea to keep a copy of them in the kit.

You should have smoke detectors on every floor, and in every bedroom. Check the batteries every six months and test the detector every month. Every member of the family should know where the fire extinguisher is and, if old enough, how to use it. If you have bedrooms above the ground floor, escape ladders might be an option. Keep a flashlight, bathrobe, shoes and a handkerchief to block smoke by the bed.

Teach your kids to dial 911. make a game of the drills, which should be practiced at least twice a year. Practice stop drop and roll. Use a blindfold to simulate being blinded by smoke. Set up a meeting place outside the house and practice escaping from each room. Contact your local fire department for a list of home fire hazards and remove or reduce them; make it a game of scavenger hunt for the kids.

Remember, in case of a fire. Don’t stop to collect personal items, just get out. And don’t go back in.