Tips For Fire Prevention & Safety

If fire breaks out, you have seconds to escape the heat, smoke and deadly gases. Families can increase their chances of survival by installing and maintaining smoke alarms and following a few simple procedures.

  • Install a smoke alarm on every level of your house;
  • Test the alarms once every month and change the batteries every year;
  • Make sure your children are familiar with the sound of the fire alarm;
  • Have a fire escape plan that you can discuss, even with your youngest child, and arrange a family meeting place outside if the alarm does go off;
  • Install a carbon monoxide detector along with your fire alarm, and keep it properly maintained to ensure you are alerted to the presence of this odourless, toxic gas.