FIRE SAFETY AT HOME

Home fires typically start without any notice and can quickly spread across the entire house. Smoke is the first warning indication, and even a tiny fire may do significant damage.

What is basic home fire safety?

Even if we are aware of the risks that a fire may create, many people ignore the importance of fire safety. Not everybody is aware of the important safety precautions to take before, during, and after a fire.

Implementing the three P’s—prevent, practice, and protect yourself—is a good rule to follow. Nobody wants it to happen, therefore it is critical to be ready just in case.

 5 Ways to Prepare for a Home Fire

1. Explain to kids the sound of a smoke alarm and what to do if they hear one.
2. Ensure that every member of the household is aware of two routes to leave any room.
3. Create a family evacuation communications plan, and make sure everyone in the home is aware of who to call if they are separated.
4. Put your escape plan into practice at least twice a year. To signal everyone to leave, either activate the smoke alarm or shout “Fire.”
5. Ensure that everyone is aware of how to dial 1-1-2.

 Common causes of home fires

It’s also crucial to be aware of the typical causes of house fires so that you may take preventative measures before the unintended occurs.

• Highly Flammable Liquids
• Children
• Wiring.
• Electrical Appliances

 During a fire

The most crucial thing to keep in mind is to not freak out. This is what we ought to do:

• Never fling a door open.
• In order to escape a fire, open doors cautiously. If smoke is accumulating or blocking your passage, begin to crawl and make your way outside.
• Do not hurry to acquire valuables and your personal possessions.
• Find out a safe exit as per the fire drill and laid-out strategies you practised as your first priority.
• Never, under any circumstances, go back inside once you have found safety outside.
• Once you are safe, dial your local emergency number (101/112).

                       Stop, drop, roll

If your clothing starts to burn, do not try to escape; doing so will simply hasten the fire’s spread. The actions to take are as follows:

1. Come to a complete stop, remain still, and gather your composure.
2. Squat down to the ground and assume a sleeping posture by lying flat on your back.
3. Use your hands to shield your face from the flames.
4. Continue rolling until the fire has been put out.

                        Home fire safety tips

Advice on how to avoid and stop a fire from starting in your house:

• Avoid smoking in bed.
• Candles should never be unattended.
• Watch what you are preparing.
• Putting in smoke alarms
• Unplug the devices

To assist you in getting ready, here is a checklist for house fire safety:

• Working fire alarms and smoke detectors.
• Home floor layouts and an escape route.
• An extinguisher that is effective.
• A fire blanket that may be used to put out tiny unintentional fires.
• Check all electrical outlets and devices on a regular basis.