For many of us, the start of a new year brings with it new resolutions. However, there are some habits you need to keep. This especially applies to fire safety. As your local provider of fire protection services in the Rock Hill and Charlotte area, AllFire Services wants to remind you of some important fire safety tips to review at the start of each new year:
- Check your detectors – Always check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors at the start of a new year. These detectors can save your life so take the time to make sure that they’re working properly.
- Remember key fire prevention tips – Never forget basic fire safety rules, such as blowing out candles before going to bed and cleaning out dryer lint after every load.
- Inspect your home – Call electricians and other contractors to inspect your home. Get electrical problems, such as wiring issues, fixed right away.
- Check expiration dates and safety recalls – Make sure you check the expiration dates of your fire protection equipment, including fire extinguishers. While you’re verifying these dates, do a little research on the appliances you have in your home. If any of them have been recalled, repair or replace them immediately.
- Rule out risks – Consider anything in your home that could be a potential fire risk. If you’re uncertain about what qualifies as a potential fire risk, talk to our fire protection services experts.
- Determine your escape routes – Plan escape routes from every room in your house. Fires can start anywhere and at any time. Remember, if you leave a room that’s on fire, shut the door behind you. This can slow down a fire’s progression.
- Review and practice – Go over your fire safety plan and practice it regularly. You need to have your plan memorized so you can get out quickly and safely.
These fire safety tips are important, but they’re just the beginning. If you need fire extinguishers or other equipment for fire protection, call AllFire Services. We provide complete fire protection services in Charlotte, Rock Hill, the Carolinas, and Georgia.