Be Safe
Every three hours in the United States there is a fatality
from fires within the home.
Smoke Alarms
should be replaced every 10 years and be placed on each level of the dwelling.
Some levels of the home require more than one smoke alarm for proper safety and
fastest response times. Alarms should checked for proper working conditions
weekly.
Fire Extinguishers
should be easily accessible on every level of the home. Place close to all
exits, kitchen, utility room and the garage. Think of placing an extinguisher
in every location with a potential for fires. All extinguishers gauges should
be checked for proper pressurization on a monthly basis. Be sure to select the
proper type of extinguisher for the type of fire expected depending on the
location.
Carbon Monoxide
Alarms and Detectors should be installed on each level on the home and near
to bedrooms. Test the alarm feature of all detectors weekly. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless,
tasteless, odorless and often referred to as the “silent killer”.