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Test and inspect your smoke detectors monthly by pressing the test button. Detectors without a test button should be tested with aerosol smoke detector test spray. If your detectors are monitored off-premise be sure to call ahead and let them know you will be testing. Follow up with the monitoring company to verify they received the alarm. During testing you should also inspect each detector for dust, insects, or other debris. Detectors can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth to remove any debris from the outside of the detector. Remember to replace your detector batteries every year, I change mine at Christmas.
Home fires often start with grease or oil while cooking. Never spray a grease fire with water as this will cause the grease to explode and spread the fire. Turn the stove off first if it is safe to do so. If the fire is small and only in the pot, use a metal lid to smother the fire. For larger fires, or fires that have spread outside of the pot, use a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire, just be sure to stand at least 6’ away to avoid splashing the grease. Read label for proper distance and use of your fire extinguisher and share the info with your family members.
Strategically locate more than one fire extinguisher in each premise; ensuring they are free from obstructions and easily accessible. Fire extinguishers should not only be in the kitchen, but located throughout the premise so that they can be used to provide a path for escape if needed. Check your extinguishers monthly to make sure they are in their correct location and fully charged. Read the instructions and uses on your fire extinguisher label. Never expect to re-use a discharged extinguisher, no matter how little agent was used. Discharged extinguishers should only be recharged by licensed extinguisher contractors.
Household Electrical Fires – Never use water on electrical fire. If it is safe to do so, kill the power source by turning off breaker to the premise, then use dry chemical fire extinguisher.
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Car fires-always keep cable cutters in your vehicle along with a fire extinguisher. Cut the battery cables should you suspect a short in the electrical wiring system is causing the smoke/fire then use fire extinguisher. “frequency of inspections...” is good.
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