Installing an adequate number of suitable smoke alarms and testing them regularly is the first step in your home fire safety plan. Having a written escape plan in case of fire and practicing it regularly. Make sure keys to all locked doors are readily accessible in case you need to escape. Never leave cooking or any other open flame including candles or oil burners unattended. Clean the lint filter of your clothes dryer each and every time you use it. Never smoke in bed and take extra care if consuming alcohol whilst smoking. In Winter take extra care when using heaters, electric blankets or open fires. Dont overload power points and switch off appliances when not in use. Always keep lighters and matches away from children and educate them that they are tools not toys to only be used by responsible adults. If you have a garage or shed remember to take extra care with any stored chemicals and fuels and always refuel mowers, edgers etc when they are cold and in the open.
You can follow some safety tips to protect from fire accidents at home
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home fire escape plan should has been practiced regularly Regular inspection of Electrical Appliances, Cords, and Outlets
Yes Pavan , you are Absolutely true!! It is advisable to make sure that the appliances, sockets and switches are not faulty and you are not overloading them as usually a lot of house fires occur with due to faulty electrical appliances.
Thanks Ravi, it is also very important to install fire safety equipment in your home. Make sure that you have proper firefighting instruments available in home to extinguish fire in case of any mishappening and do not forget to replace or get it serviced regularly. It is better if you install the equipment within a reach of 75 feet and 30 feet from the kitchen.
Hello Kiran, If you are living in flats then, get a fair insight about the structure of your building, especially the fire exits, so that in case of any emergency, you can opt for the best escape plan.
Hi Kiran, I would like to suggest some basic tips which will help you to enhance the safety and minimalize chances of any tragedy i.e
1. Smoke alarm
2. Fire safety equipment
3. Fire room
4. Inspect the electrical appliances and switches.