Basic Prevention

• Have monitored smoke detectors installed throughout your home.
  • Test smoke detectors weekly.
  • Replace smoke detector batteries annually.
  • Keep replacement batteries for detectors on hand.
• Develop and rehearse a fire escape plan with your family.
  • Know how to escape your home in the dark.
  • Pre-arrange a meeting place safely away from your home for all to go immediately after escaping.

When Confronted with Fire

• Gather children and disabled persons and leave your home–immediately!
• Stay close to the floor in a crawling position while escaping.
• Call the fire department only after you are safely out of your home.
• Never go back into the home to retrieve material objects.
• To hamper the spread of fire, close doors behind you when escaping.
• Do not attempt to fight the fire–wait for the Fire Department.

For more tips on protecting your family and property,
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For more tips, including seasonal fire safety and keeping children safe,  please visit the National Fire Protection Association's site.