| The best way of fire safety is not letting it | | | | could be very dangerous. |
| happen in the first place, meaning you should be | | | | If someone gets a burn, treat it immediately with |
| aware of the probable fire hazards in your house. | | | | cool water as it would reduce the pain. If the burn |
| Fire safety must be practiced in every home not | | | | is too bad, see a doctor immediately. |
| only to protect your possessions but also your | | | | Using candles as a decorative item is very popular |
| and your loved ones precious lives. | | | | lately and so is candle related fire. Make it a point |
| The main causes for fire related tragedies are as | | | | to never leave a candle unattended. |
| follows. Many of the fire accidents are caused by | | | | A very important fire safety tip is that if your |
| poor electrical wiring. Any electronic appliance can | | | | clothes catch fire, drop to the ground and roll |
| short out, so be wary about older devices and | | | | over till the flames go off. Cover your face to |
| extension cords. Unattended burners or cooking | | | | protect your face and lungs. |
| pots can lead to a big mishap. Children playing with | | | | Your cooking area should not have any stuff near |
| matches are another major cause of fire at | | | | it that catches fire. Incase grease catches fire, |
| homes. | | | | slide a lid over the pan so that the flames are put |
| Inorder to sustain fire safety at home, the first | | | | off. |
| step required is to install and maintain smoke | | | | In case of fire you should get out of the house |
| detectors. They are very crucial in warning you of | | | | as fast as you can. For this you should plan |
| fire so that you can escape in time. Install them | | | | before hand so that every member of your |
| at different points of your home and check often | | | | family knows what to do if there is a fire. Do not |
| if they are working properly. | | | | use elevators. |
| If you are in the habit of smoking, make it a habit | | | | If you encounter smoke, keep low as the air just |
| to discard the used cigarette the right way. | | | | above the ground would be much cleaner and |
| Carelessly left cigarettes are a big time cause for | | | | saves you from suffocation. |
| fire accidents. | | | | If you detect any unusual smell from any of the |
| Never place your portable heaters close to | | | | electronic devices, unplug it at once. Check for |
| fabrics, papers, bedding, clothes or any stuff that | | | | any damage in the electrical cords. Use proper |
| catches fire. Never leave stoves unattended while | | | | sized fuses and circuit breakers as they play a |
| it is on. | | | | key role in fire safety. |
| Matches should not be given to a child to play | | | | Store the emergency numbers in your cell phone, |
| with. They should be kept beyond a childs reach. | | | | so that if there is a fire, once outside the house |
| You should train your children from the beginning | | | | you can inform the fire authorities. |
| that matches are not a toy and mishandling it | | | | |