Fire Prevention Tips from SERVPRO of Claremont / Montclair

4/3/2019 (Permalink)

Having a fire prevention plan and following these safety tips will help avoid fires in your home or office.

The greatest fire prevention tip you can have for you and your loved ones is having a plan prepared, just in case. Thinking ahead can help avoid fire emergencies with the safety tips below.

Fire Safety Tips

• Test all smoke alarms once a month to assure it is still active.
• Changing the batteries in fire detectors should be done every 6 months or when the device begins to chirp. This indicates the battery is running low and needs to be replaced.
• Have a fire escape plan and discuss it with everyone in the house.
• Practice the escape plan by doing drills with your loved ones every so often. This can help everyone in the household understand what they need to do in case of an emergency. Remember, practice makes perfect!
• Be extra careful with candles in the home. Before leaving the room, be sure to blow them out entirely. NEVER leave a candle unattended. If at all possible, consider flameless candles.

In case a fire ever ignites in the home, get as far away from the fire as possible. Call for help from a safe distance. It is NEVER recommended to go back inside under ANY circumstances. If you have recently experienced a fire emergency in your home or place of business, give us a call now at 909-399-9057 so we can help you with what to do next. Our professionals are standing by to give a helping hand.