Safety Tips

Check your smoke detector regularly and replace the battery as necessary.
Avoid careless smoking. Use deep ashtrays and never smoke in bed.
Avoid unsafe cooking practices. Use caution when frying and keep a lid close by to cover a pot of hot grease in case it catches fire.
Avoid storing unnecessary flammable liquids in your home or attached garage. Never store propane cylinders in your home or attached garage.
Do not use unsafe electrical appliances. Discard frayed extension cords, do not use them as permanent wiring. Do not overload circuits.
Twice a year, tighten fuses in the panel or check circuit breakers for free operation.
Ensure that your wood-stove and chimney are safely installed and maintained.
Clean-up your basement, garage, yard and other storage areas at least twice a year.
If you cannot extinguish a small fire with your portable fire extinguisher or if the smoke is hazardous, leave the area right away.
Never place yourself or others in jeopardy by attempting to extinguish a fire.
Close the door to confine the fire.
Alert the other occupants and call 9-1-1 from a safe place.
Finally, wait outside for the firefighters to arrive.