Careless Smoking

Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths. If you know someone who smokes, be sure to remind them of these safe-smoking habits:

• Smokers should never smoke in bed or when tired.
• Heavy drinking and smoking can be a lethal combination.
• Smokers should use large, deep ashtrays and never empty ashtrays into the garbage.
• Ashes should be disposed of in the toilet or doused with water.

If there is a smoker in your household, make sure your home is well equipped with smoke alarms that will alert you in case of fire.