When at home all kinds of accidents can happen, especially fire accidents and being prepared to counter such accidents will ensure you can save your life and your property.
Fire is the most destructive force that can cause irreparable damage when it occurs. There are certain mechanisms that can be put in place to ensure that when fire strikes you do not suffer total loss and you can be able to manage in the shortest time possible.
Below are some tips that will help you stay alive in case of a fire outbreak and help you save your property.
Install smoke alarms, at times before a fire breaks out smoke comes out first and being able to detect it will help you put it off or call for help. The smoke alarm should be installed away from the air vents.
Have an escape plan: this means you find a place or an extra door in your house where you can use as an emergency exit. Have a two way doorway in your house so that if one is blocked you can use the other one. Your escape plan should be known to your members to avoid confusion. Another tip which is useful is to ensure that your window bars and glass are breakable or can be removed.
Get a fire extinguisher gas canister and always keep it full and ready for any eventuality. Make sure people in your family know how to use it.
Always have a designated place to smoke and never smoke in bed because you might fall asleep and light up the whole house. On your electrical appliances make sure they are not overloaded and do not leave naked wires lying around. Cooking appliances should be kept away from clothes or any other material that can catch fire. And if by accident there are is fires make sure you remain calm and avoid panic. The minute you panic then you risk injuring yourself and others.
When moving to the nearest exit you should lie low under the smoke to avoid chocking and immediately call for help. Candles have been the major cause of fire in many households, when using a candle makes sure you put it far away from materials that can catch fire and put them off as soon as you are done using them. Make sure you put the candle in a stable holder and in an open space away from fabric and other combustible materials.
Caring out of periodic inspection by the fire department will help you spot any fire hazards. The department of fire will come and look at your house and if they find a defect that may cause fire they will help you fix it. It would be very helpful if you can insure your house from fire and if by accident you lose your belonging from fire you can have them replaced. Another thing you should also consider is putting the automatic sprinkler and when they detect smoke or a rise in temperature they automatically sprinkle water. Putting a fire alarm is also beneficial if you have a big house because you will be able to warm the rest of your family members quickly.
Follow these simple tips and you might save your life and belongings.
Keith Munsell 
