Fire alarms save lives! Approximately half of the lives consumed by house fires annually
occur in homes without fire alarms. Fire alarms, also referred to as smoke
detectors, are generally available in two different types & ionization fire
alarms for fast burning flames and photoelectric fire alarms for smoldering fires.
For the best fire protection, fire professionals suggest installing both ionization
fire alarms and photoelectric fire alarms in your home.
Fire
Alarms & Fire Prevention
* Never disconnect batteries
from a fire alarm & you may forget to reconnect them.
* Never borrow batteries from a fire alarm & you may forget to replace them.
* Test fire alarms regularly and change batteries every
6 to 12 months.
* Fire alarms expire every 10 years & replace
outdated ones.
* Install fire alarms and fire extinguishers
on each floor of your home.
* Don't plug too
many appliances into one electrical outlet.
* Never trust
damaged/frayed electrical cords.
* Don't smoke in
bed or leave a cigarette or candle unattended.
* Keep matches
and lighters away from children.
* Teach kids about
fire danger.
* Ensure stoves & fireplaces are turned
off before leaving home or going to bed.
* Keep combustibles
away from heaters, stoves and fireplaces.
Fire extinguishers
can contain small fires and stop them from spreading. Fire extinguishers are classified
according to the type of fire for they extinguish:
Class A
- extinguish common combustible fires - wood, paper, cloth, rubber, trash and
plastic.
Class B - extinguish flammable liquids - solvents, oil, gasoline,
paints, lacquers and oil-based products.
Class C - extinguish
energized equipment - wiring, controls, motors, machinery or appliances - caused
by a spark, a power surge, or short circuit.
Class D - extinguish
combustible metals. |
