Install one smoke alarm on every level of the home, and inside and outside each ___ area.
Test and clean smoke ___ monthly.
Change smoke alarm __ as needed, or once a year.
Ensure that smoke alarms are less than __ years old.
Walk through your ___ and inspect all possible exits and escape routes.
Ensure that all ___ and doors open easily, even for children.
If windows or doors in your home have security bars, make sure that the bars have emergency ___ devices inside so that they can be opened immediately in an emergency.
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code® requires interconnected smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they __ sound.
The kitchen stove hood should be clean, and __ to the outside.
Never leave __ unattended on the stove.
Ensure that the __ area is free from items that can catch fire.
If you chose to own a portable fire extinguisher, it is safest to use it only on fires that are ___, such as in a waste basket.
If you own a fire extinguisher, educate yourself on the types of fires and fire ___ classes, consider practicing using it outdoors, and maintain the extinguisher properly.
If you have pets that __, consider removing knobs from stoves if you will not be home. Pets can twist stove knobs, accidently turning on the stove.
Electrical cords should not run under __.
Electrical cords should not be frayed or __.
Large and small appliances should be plugged __ into wall outlets.
The clothes dryer __ filter and venting system should be kept clean.
Candles should be in sturdy fire-proof containers that can’t be __ over.
Insist that all candles are extinguished before going to __ or leaving the room.
Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the safest way to prevent hot wax from __.
Children and pets should never be left unattended with __.
Keep the candle wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches, or any combustible material. Keep the wick centered. Avoid burning candles in __.
Install carbon __ alarms on each level of the home.
Carbon monoxide alarms should be less than 7 __ old.
Family members who smoke should only buy fire-safe ____, and smoke outside.
Secure matches and __ out of children’s sight.
Ashtrays should be large, __ and kept away from items that can catch fire.
Empty ashtrays into a container that will not __.
Clean and inspect the chimney and __ yearly.
Furniture and other items that can catch fire should be at least 3 feet from fireplaces, wall heaters, ___, and space heaters.
Place fireplace and barbecue ashes outdoors in a covered __ container at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire.
Never use extension cords with __ heaters.
Only use heaters that are approved by a national testing laboratory, and have tip-over __ function.
Create a fire escape plan. Make a map of your home, marking a door and a window that can be used to get out of every ___.
Mark the location of each smoke alarm on your house map, so that none will be overlooked during ___ and testing.
Everyone in the household must understand the __ plan..
Choose an outside meeting place that is a safe __ in front of your home, so firefighters know you are out.
Ensure that your street number is clearly __ from the road.
Write the emergency telephone number for the Fire __ on your escape plan.
Make arrangements in your plan for anyone in your home who has a ___.
Allow children to master fire escape planning, and practice before holding a fire __ at night when they are sleeping.
During the night drill, determine whether everyone can readily waken to the sound of the smoke alarm. If they fail to awaken, __ someone to awaken them.
If your home has two floors, every family member should be able to escape from the second floor rooms. Escape ___ can be placed in or near windows.
Instruct everyone to always choose the escape route that is safest: the one with the least amount of smoke and heat, but be prepared to escape under toxic __ if necessary.
Instruct everyone to crawl __to the floor when escaping to avoid inhaling smoke, and that once you’re out, stay out.
Closing doors on your way out ___ the spread of fire, giving you more time to safely escape.
Keep your escape plan in an accessible place such as on the refrigerator, and practice the drill twice a year or whenever anyone in your home celebrates a ___.
In some cases, smoke or fire may prevent you from exiting your home or apartment building. To prepare for an emergency like this, practice 'sealing __ in for safety'.
Affixing Pet Finder stickers, that define your pet family, to all access areas of your home, will help firefighters know whom to ___.
Firefighters will search for pets if they know about them, but keeping collars and ___ handy may enable you to evacuate with your pet(s).
Tell guests or visitors to your home about your family's fire escape plan. When staying overnight at other people's homes, ask about their escape __.
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