Home Fire Checklist

Cooking Safety:
?Keep an eye on what you fry.? Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or using an open flame.

Smoking Safety:
Never smoke in bed.

Children Playing:
Matches and lighters are locked away.

Home Fire Escape Plan:
At least twice a year, practice your fire escape plan with all family members.
Practice makes perfect! After each fire drill, mark down your escape time.
What?s Your Escape Time?
Make sure everyone can escape in two minutes or less.

Fireplaces, Space Heaters, Baseboards, etc.:
?3 feet from the heat.? Furniture, curtains, dish towels and anything that could catch fire are at least 3 feet from any type of heat source.

Electrical and Appliance Safety:
Large and small appliances are plugged directly into wall outlets.

Smoke Alarms
Change smoke alarm batteries every year unless it has a long-life battery.
Replace smoke alarms every ten years.
Test your smoke alarms each month. If they?re not working, they can?t get you out the door.

Sources: Vision 20/20, FIEF, USFA
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