A Fire Safe and Fire Safety

A Fire Safe and Fire Safety

A Fire Safe and Fire Safety

Fire safety is all about prevention. First of all, every home should be equipped with multiple smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are critical for the early detection of a fire in your home. They can even be the difference between life and death. If that sounds serious, it is. Fires can occur in countless ways and in practically any area of the home. Having a smoke alarm is the first step to keeping you and your family safe.

Every year, almost 3,000 people in the United States lose their lives due to residential fires. Smoke and deadly gases spread farther and faster than heat, and the majority of fire victims die as a result of these effects rather than actual burns. Night time is an especially dangerous time because fires can start when all family members are asleep and unaware, making smoke alarms even more necessary. The shrill sound of a smoke alarm is often what gives families the time required to get out of the house without harm. Around two-thirds of all home fire-related deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms, or smoke alarms that are not in proper working order. That being said, keeping your smoke alarms in working order and supplied with working batteries is most likely the best thing and least expensive thing you can do to prevent fire and fire damage in your home.

As to installation and maintenance, there are specific things to remember. At least one smoke alarm should be installed on each floor, and it is not a bad idea to place them along the planned escape route. The shrill sound will be an effective guide route for the escape when visibility is low. They should be placed in the center of the ceiling, or if they have to be on a wall, six to twelve inches below the ceiling. Again, a functioning smoke alarm is a must for every level of the home, in and out of sleeping areas. I have personal experience with waking up to a smoke alarm outside of the bedroom, but thinking it was nothing but a particularly annoying alarm clock and going back to sleep. Thankfully, it was a false alarm, but after that experience I vowed to always have a smoke alarm in all the rooms where people would be sleeping. Batteries should be replaced at least annually, and a good time to remember to do that is when you are resetting your clocks for daylight savings time. All alarms should be tested at least once a month. This might seem like a lot of upkeep to do, but trust me, when these little things save your life, any time you've put into them will have been well worth it. Even if they never have to do what they are designed for, the peace of mind makes it worth it to me. Alarms should not be placed too close to kitchen appliances or fireplaces, because of the risk of accidental alarms sounding. You should also avoid placing them near bathrooms, heating appliances, windows or ceiling fans. Alarms should be replaced every ten years.

Another very important thing to do is develop a fire escape plan, as mentioned earlier. This coupled with working smoke alarms greatly increases your protection in chance of fire.

When you are forced to leave your home because of a fire, you should not run around collecting important documents and items. Keep a small box near the front door, but not in plain sight, that you can grab quickly if you need to make a quick escape. Keep essential items as well as keepsakes like scrapbooks and journals in it so you can pick them up on your way out the door. For things that you are not going to be able to carry easily, or things you need protected all the time, a fire safe is essential. A fire safe will keep your valuables protected from not only fire and heat, but also prying eyes and fingers. Reputable companies put their safes through intense testing to ensure that your valuables will be kept safe from intense temperatures, water, skilled burglars and much more. There is an incredibly large range of styles and sizes to choose from, so you will be able to find a fire safe that suits your needs exactly. Depending on what exactly you will need to protect, be it technological items, paper, guns, documents, jewelry, or a general mix, you will be able to find a fire safe that is perfect for you.

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