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Home Fire Safety Checklist

Smoke Alarms

Have Smoke Alarms: Install one in every bedroom or sleeping area and one on every level of your home.


Have the Correct Smoke Alarms:

  • Standard: Photoelectric/or Ionization smoke alarms. 
  • Bed Shakers: For hearing impaired, deaf, elderly.
  • Strobe Lights: For hearing impaired, deaf, elderly that plugs directly into the wall. Industrial strobe. 
  • Nest: Smoke/CO combo that alerts your phone when it goes off.


Test Your Alarms: Press the smoke alarm test button once a month to assure your alarms work.


Change Batteries: For 9-volt battery smoke alarms, change batteries once a year or when alarm chirps.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms (CO)

Have CO Alarms: Install a working CO alarm on every level of your home.


Best Placement: CO alarms are best near kitchens, garages, utility rooms, appliances.


Change CO Alarms: Install new CO alarms every 6 to 8 years.


Safety Tip: If you are having any symptoms like:

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Upset stomach
  • Vomiting
  • Chest pain
  • Confusion


Please call your local fire department to come evaluate your home CO level.

Fire Escape Plan

Plan Your Escape: Have a plan designed around your abilities. 


Things to Consider: 

  • Can you get out on your own without equipment or assistance?
  • If you need equipment, be sure it is accessible at all times.
  • If you need someone to assist you, answer the who, what, when, where and how.
  • Make sure your equipment fits through all exits.
  • Use a bedroom on ground floor close to an exit if possible.
  • Install exit ramps or widen door to make escape easier.


Know Two Ways Out: Include family, neighbors, friends or a building manager in practicing your escape plan.


Windows and Doors: Practice opening locked windows and doors.


Service Animals: Be sure to include any service animals in your plan.


Need Extra Help? Call your local fire departments non-emergency number if you need help with your escape planning

Prepare a Go-Bag

In a fire you have very little time to escape. Be prepared by having essential items in a bag that you or first responders can easily grab.

  • Seven (7) day supply of necessary medications.
  • Emergency contact information
  • Contact information for equipment replacements
  • Necessary medical supplies/refills. 

Calling 911

When contacting 911 be sure to tell dispatcher: 

  • Full name.
  • Nature of disability.
  • Your exact location within home.
  • Any necessary/life-saving equipment needed (i.e. wheelchairs, medication, oxygen).

  

SMART 911

Plan ahead for an emergency by giving 911 the information they need to help you fast. 

Sign up at smart911.com.

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Did You Know?

Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire fatalities. For your safety: 

  • Never smoke in bed.
  • Never smoke when tired.
  • Never smoke when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Never smoke while on medical oxygen.

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