The Fire and Burglar Alarm Monitoring System
Establishes and promotes recognized professional standards for fire agencies.
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Features a three-part plan. It shows you how to prepare, what to do during a disaster, and how to recover.FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST
- Smoke detector(s) should be cleaned periodically.
- Change the battery in your smoke detector(s) every 6 months.
- Install a carbon monoxide detector(s).
- Install a fire extinguisher.
- Chimney inspected and cleaned yearly.
- Furnace serviced by a professional yearly.
- Make an escape plan and practice it.
- Have a meeting place outside.
- Don't ever go back inside after leaving for anything.
- Know how to use 911 in emergencies.
- Children should know their address and phone number.
- Are lighters and matches out of the reach of children.
- Store flammable liquids in a separate building.
- Store flammable liquids in proper containers.
- Check storage around the water heater & heating unit.
- Do you know two ways out of your home.
- Practice crawling as if to stay under smoke.
- Practice "Stop, Drop & Roll".