Fire Safety
Smoke Alarms
Install smoke alarms on every story of your house, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas
Test smoke alarms every month and replace batteries as needed
Outdoor Fires
When preparing an outdoor fire, make sure:
you are only burning things appropriate to burn that will not explode
you have water nearby
you have a controlled environment
it is an appropriate time to burn given the dryness of the surrounding environment (check burn bans in your area)
Have a plan
Talk with your friends and family about what to do in case of a fire. This discussion should include:
where to meet outside the burning structure
how to get in contact with help (9-1-1) and each other in the event of an emergency
at least two escape routes from anywhere in the structure
Stop, Drop, and Roll technique for if clothing catches on fire