Fire has three basic ingredients. Fuel causes the flame, air makes it breathe, and heat gives it the continuity to grow. But when all three components strike in your very own abode, you only have two minutes to escape when a blaze starts.
More than fifty percent of deaths in home infernos have happened because of non working smoke alarms. Because of this statistic, it is highly encouraged to have mist sprayers, smoke detectors, and fire sprinkler hydraulic calculation software. But all of them will be useless if you do not know the basics of flame safety.
The basic rule is to get out and stay outside while getting help. You should also test your smoke detectors regularly and change batteries as necessary. Talking with your family and other household members about what to do in case of a blaze is also a must to ensure that everyone knows how to escape in case of emergency.
Remove combustion hazards. Flammable household items should be securely kept, and things that can easily catch flames should be at least three feet away from something that has the tendency to be hot. Do not smoke in bed and dispose cigarettes properly. Turn off your appliances before going to sleep. Although the words may be old, teach your children to never play with matches, lighters, and such.
Have your detectors placed in every room, even the bathroom. Do not disable these lifesavers for whatever reason. Brief the kids about how they work and what to do when they beep. They should be replaced every after ten years to ensure that they are of good condition.
Each room should have two possible ways of escape routes, such as windows that are easy to open. Practice your inferno escape plan at different times of the day, preferably twice a year. Also, your smoke detector is useless unless you can wake up to its sound, so train yourself and your family to be able to respond to it more than you do with your alarm clock.
Never let anyone be ignorant of the important 911 call, especially children. Teach your family that in the case they catch flames themselves, the rule is to stop, drop, and roll. Low crawling should also be taught. Keep the cooking in the kitchen, and do not leave the kitchen when the stove is on. Check for faulty equipment and wires as well.
Suffocation is another problem when it comes to combustion calamities. Put carbon monoxide alarms where there are smoke detectors, because like flames, carbon monoxide can poison you and suffocate you long before you are charred crisp. In fact, most fire related deaths are not because someone was burned alive but because they cannot breathe. Things that produce propane, natural gas, and other carbon monoxide producing substances should be smartly stored.
Lastly, undergo training under the fire department if you are planning to use extinguishers. So far, there are only four situations where you can use a portable extinguisher. It is when the blaze is not growing and is confined within a small area, if there are no one else left in the house, if the fire department has already been contacted, and if smoke has not filled the room.
More than fifty percent of deaths in home infernos have happened because of non working smoke alarms. Because of this statistic, it is highly encouraged to have mist sprayers, smoke detectors, and fire sprinkler hydraulic calculation software. But all of them will be useless if you do not know the basics of flame safety.
The basic rule is to get out and stay outside while getting help. You should also test your smoke detectors regularly and change batteries as necessary. Talking with your family and other household members about what to do in case of a blaze is also a must to ensure that everyone knows how to escape in case of emergency.
Remove combustion hazards. Flammable household items should be securely kept, and things that can easily catch flames should be at least three feet away from something that has the tendency to be hot. Do not smoke in bed and dispose cigarettes properly. Turn off your appliances before going to sleep. Although the words may be old, teach your children to never play with matches, lighters, and such.
Have your detectors placed in every room, even the bathroom. Do not disable these lifesavers for whatever reason. Brief the kids about how they work and what to do when they beep. They should be replaced every after ten years to ensure that they are of good condition.
Each room should have two possible ways of escape routes, such as windows that are easy to open. Practice your inferno escape plan at different times of the day, preferably twice a year. Also, your smoke detector is useless unless you can wake up to its sound, so train yourself and your family to be able to respond to it more than you do with your alarm clock.
Never let anyone be ignorant of the important 911 call, especially children. Teach your family that in the case they catch flames themselves, the rule is to stop, drop, and roll. Low crawling should also be taught. Keep the cooking in the kitchen, and do not leave the kitchen when the stove is on. Check for faulty equipment and wires as well.
Suffocation is another problem when it comes to combustion calamities. Put carbon monoxide alarms where there are smoke detectors, because like flames, carbon monoxide can poison you and suffocate you long before you are charred crisp. In fact, most fire related deaths are not because someone was burned alive but because they cannot breathe. Things that produce propane, natural gas, and other carbon monoxide producing substances should be smartly stored.
Lastly, undergo training under the fire department if you are planning to use extinguishers. So far, there are only four situations where you can use a portable extinguisher. It is when the blaze is not growing and is confined within a small area, if there are no one else left in the house, if the fire department has already been contacted, and if smoke has not filled the room.
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