Top 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Home Fires

Exit Point in case of Emergencies - FIRE

Emergencies happen when we least expect it . . .

At any rate, Exit Points or Fire Exits must be in place to avoid entrapment of person in the event of Fires.

There was an incident in Manila 28th of December 2008 wherein two persons died due to entrapment at the second level of their residence.

Just some thoughts.

Daryl Salud @ Jan 02, 2009 22:05:49 PM

Candles are a big issue

I hate it when I look at candles in stores with very low grade containers. The cute ones in some container that has floral trim on it or something. Or the cheap glass containers with a candle in it. Stop and think...even pyrex has been known to crack wide open in an oven so how is a glass candle holder any better? It's just not good enough. If you have a power failure and need to light candles, make sure you place the candle inside a small saucepan with a handle, and place it on top of your stove. Don't place candles on low level coffee tables as they are a hazard for children or the excited dog's tail or the curious cat.

Also why doesn't the article mention one key item? A FIRE EXTINGUISHER!! One fire extinguisher in your house for every 400 square feet and make sure it's an ABC rated fire extinguisher. I remember the hospital HR director told us about the time he was at a party with a buffet and he got to close to the candle (2 feet away), and his shirt caught on fire. If it weren't for the area rug they rolled him up in and the fire extinguisher he would have permanent burn damagee or worse. By all means, those of you who want to know what to get someone for their new house or apartment? Get them a good fire extinguisher as a gift, instead of a set of towels.

Best of Luck to all.

Ryan Russell of MA @ Jan 02, 2009 20:37:34 PM

Fire Safety In The Home

Every house should have a smoke detector. A smoke detector that can be hard wired is the best way to go. That way, you never have to worry about replacing the batteries in it. If you do have a battery powered smoke detector, then change the batteries everytime daylight savings time occurs on a calendar. Always pay close attention to where you mount the smoke detector. Mount detectors just outside of any bedrooms, especially upstairs rooms. Never mount it in a corner or any closer than a foot away from a perpendicular wall surface to ensure that it detects smoke as soon as possible. Another good idea is to mount a rate of rise type of smoke detector near kitchens. This will almost completely eliminate false alarms due to smoke from food burning off of the stove or oven. A rate of rise detector will activate once a pre-determined temperature has been reached within the structure. Another good tip that is related involves closing doors inside a structure. This will cut down on smoke entering rooms where occupants are sleeping. Smoke, along with all the byproducts, will kill you in your sleep and almost certainly allow flame and superheated gases to travel from room to room.

Steve Friedman of CA @ Jan 02, 2009 16:45:39 PM

fire safety

I think that there should be a command post or room what ever you want to call it, from that room you have a speaker on each floor directing the people where to go and what to do or remind people not to take the elevator, which stair way to take this might be the beginning of a thought which I think is a valid one, maybe one or more persons will be assign to handle the mike system or teach everybody to handle the mike.

These suggestions are for where I live which is a high rise it maybe help full for all high rise apartments

joseph yozzo of NY @ Dec 15, 2008 18:49:42 PM