Preventing household fires is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep your family safe by following these safety tips.
Keep lighters and matches out of children's reach.
If you live in an apartment building or group living facility such as a dorm, make sure you know the number of doors between your room and the nearest emergency exit.
Make sure to have multipurpose extinguishers that are labeled with "ABC."
Replace cords when needed.
Always monitor their use. Keep them out of children's rooms. Use flashlights rather than candles if there's a power outage.
It's safest if you don't smoke and don't allow smoking in your home. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines.
Teach your children about how to survive in a fire. Some very young children won't understand these concepts. But start discussing the issues early and repeat them often.
Everyone needs to leave the home as fast as they can when a smoke alarm sounds.
Make sure there are at least two escape routes from each area of your home, including upper floors and the basement.
Firefighters in full gear frighten some children. Explain to your child why firefighters need equipment, and show them pictures.
Stop, drop, and roll if any part of their body or clothing catches on fire.
Crawl under smoke to get out safely.
Use a safety ladder.
Current as of: October 24, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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