I am going to give two pieces of free advice regarding fire prevention this holiday season:
- Purchase fire extinguishers for your home (more here)
- Learn how to use them
Credit: City of Statesboro (GA)
There is no excuse for lacking proper fire suppression tools. New and used fire extinguishers are relatively inexpensive and readily available. Learning how to use one is a snap too, just use the PASS method described above. You may also want to check with your local fire department to see if they offer any training sessions for fire extinguishers. Many fire safety companies offer hands-on training for their clients so see if your employer can get you in this training. Either way, familiarize yourself with operating a fire extinguisher.
Oh, and make sure you have multiple ones throughout your house!
For more information, read this article on home fire safety by the US Fire Administration. It provides a good overview of the five types of extinguishing agents along with guidelines for using fire extinguishers. Read it over and determine what you need to do next to become better prepared in this area.
These two items could save life and/or property in the future so acquire both today!