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Fire Safety Tips from Prater Fire & Rescue

Fire safety starts with preparation

 Prater Fire & Rescue is committed to helping our community prevent fires and stay safe. The information below is based on nationally recognized fire safety guidance and real-world emergency response experience. A few simple steps can save lives. 

Smoke Detectors

Early Warning Saves Lives

  • Install smoke alarms inside and outside each sleeping area
  • Install alarms on every level of the home
  • Use interconnected alarms when possible so all alarms sound together
  • Test smoke alarms every month
  • Replace batteries at least once a year
  • Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
  • When a smoke alarm sounds, you may have less than two minutes to escape safely

Make a Plan

Know the Plan. Practice the Plan.

  • Know at least two ways out of every room in your home
  • Ensure all exits are clear and easy to open
  • Choose a safe outdoor meeting place a short distance from your home
  • Practice getting low and moving to exits in case of smoke
  • Practice your home fire escape plan at least twice a year
  • Make sure children know how to escape and not to hide

Cooking Safety

Stay Alert. Prevent Kitchen Fires.

  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Keep flammable items away from the stove
  • Turn pot handles inward to prevent spills
  • If a grease fire occurs, smother flames with a lid and turn off the heat
  • Never use water on a grease fire
  • Keep a fire extinguisher accessible in the kitchen

Close Before You Doze

Close the Door. Buy Time.

  • Closing doors can slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire
  • Closed doors can provide valuable extra time to escape safely
  • Close bedroom doors before going to sleep
  • Close doors behind you as you escape
  • Teach children the importance of closing doors

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