Modern fires burn hotter and faster than ever before. ìLightweightî construction materials and the synthetics used in modern furnishings and belongings contribute to rapid fire spread. They also produce deadly toxins when they burn.This yearís Fire Prevention Week theme emphasizes the importance of knowing at least two ways out of homes. To create a home escape plan:
- Draw a map of the house, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.
- Practice home fire drills twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone who lives in the home, and practice using different ways out.
- Teach children how to escape on their own in case other family members cannot help them.
- Teach everyone to close doors when exiting the building. This may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire.
- Make sure working smoke alarms are installed on every level of the home and outside each sleeping area.
- Smoke alarms should have fresh batteries ñ- no more than a year old for models that donít use 10-year batteries.
- Replace any alarm that is more than 10 years old. Look on the back of the unit for the manufacture date.
- Test alarms monthly (and donít forget to notify the alarm company in advance if the system is monitored).
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