“Be cool about fire safety” - protect yourself, family, and property.

4/18/2025 (Permalink)

“Be cool about fire safety”

Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement. Properly working smoke alarms can cut your risk of dying in a fire in half.
• Install carbon monoxide detectors in the common areas near bedrooms.
• Test and clean smoke alarms monthly, replace the batteries at least once a year, and replace the entire unit every 10 years.

Cooking Safety

• Never leave cooking unattended.
• Wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when cooking.
• Keep towels, potholders, and curtains away from flames.
• Never use the oven to heat your home.

Escaping a Fire

• Have an escape plan and review escape routes with your family.
• Ensure windows are not nailed or painted shut.
• Teach family members to stay low to the floor where the air is safer when escaping a fire.
• In high-rises, never block fire exits, doorways, halls, or stairways.

Heating Source

• Keep space heaters at least three feet away from flammable materials.
• Use only the type of fuel designated for your space heater.

Matches/Lighters and Smoking

• Keep matches and lighters away from children.
• Never smoke in bed or when drowsy or medicated.
• If you smoke, do it responsibly.

Electrical Wiring

• Inspect extension cords for frayed or exposed wires and loose plugs.
• Ensure outlets have cover plates and no exposed wiring.
• Make sure wiring does not run under rugs, over nails, or across high-traffic areas.
• Do not overload extension cords or outlets.

 In the event of a fire, please call SERVPRO of Mattapan/Hyde Park at (857) 399-9797 for cleanup assistance.