By Jimm Kerr
When it comes to fire protection and fire safety one cannot afford to be lackadaisical. Each year many fires result in homes around the world that could have been prevented if only the relevant fire safety measures had been taken. Even so, fire protection does not eliminate the danger of a fire occurring. However, it does reduce the risks that are associated with a fire, such as the damage to or loss of belongings, injury, and even death.
Provided that you undertake to establish proper fire precautions in your home you can reduce the risks significantly. One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself and your family is to develop a fire escape plan. Each member of the household needs to be thoroughly briefed on the plan and it should be practiced until everyone knows just what to do in the event that a fire occurs. Although this simple precaution can literally save lives it is nevertheless very neglected. Are you aware that when a fire occurs in the home, you have only minutes in which to escape? Therefore, a practiced and thought out fire escape plan is essential.
Of course proper fire protection for the home means that you need to take the matter a bit further. Your home should have fire extinguishers that are easily reached. A sprinkler system is a great idea because it can quench some fires before they become life threatening. Smoke alarms are also crucial and need to be regularly checked to determine that they are in sound working order. Many deaths that result from home fires occur because there was no working smoke alarm. That is a sobering thought.
If you install smoke alarms in home make sure that they are strategically placed and working properly. It is advisable to choose hardwired alarms rather than battery operated ones because the former tends to function better. If your smoke alarms are properly placed and maintained they really can be the difference between life and death for you and your family.
Automatic sprinkler systems are great as an element of fire protection within the home. For instance, you might be surprised to learn that sprinkler systems in the home can reduce the risk of death by fire by up to 80%.
A system such as this will be effective when it comes to handling many home fires but they also help to lower the temperature as well. They really can help to limit the dangers sufficiently to allow all members of the home to escape before the fire department arrives. Perhaps you are afraid of installing such a system because you worry about possible water damage. If you consider the pros and the cons, however, you should come to the conclusion that fire safety far outweighs any possible water damage!
It is often said that the majority of accidents occur in the home and this is very true. The kitchen is a very dangerous and hazardous environment. In fact, a great many fires result because of unattended cooking equipment. Thousands of fires occur because of this one reason every single year. Gas ranges are more advisable than electric ranges because there is a reduced risk of fire. And do not be fooled by the humble microwave oven! This appliance is responsible for many an emergency room visit.
Fires are caused by a number of different factors such as heating equipment in winter, electrical equipment as well as over-used electrical outlets, and candles that fall over when unattended, etc. Thousands of people are either severely injured or even killed because of these fires. Employing simple and effective fire protection and fire safety can save your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Provided that you undertake to establish proper fire precautions in your home you can reduce the risks significantly. One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself and your family is to develop a fire escape plan. Each member of the household needs to be thoroughly briefed on the plan and it should be practiced until everyone knows just what to do in the event that a fire occurs. Although this simple precaution can literally save lives it is nevertheless very neglected. Are you aware that when a fire occurs in the home, you have only minutes in which to escape? Therefore, a practiced and thought out fire escape plan is essential.
Of course proper fire protection for the home means that you need to take the matter a bit further. Your home should have fire extinguishers that are easily reached. A sprinkler system is a great idea because it can quench some fires before they become life threatening. Smoke alarms are also crucial and need to be regularly checked to determine that they are in sound working order. Many deaths that result from home fires occur because there was no working smoke alarm. That is a sobering thought.
If you install smoke alarms in home make sure that they are strategically placed and working properly. It is advisable to choose hardwired alarms rather than battery operated ones because the former tends to function better. If your smoke alarms are properly placed and maintained they really can be the difference between life and death for you and your family.
Automatic sprinkler systems are great as an element of fire protection within the home. For instance, you might be surprised to learn that sprinkler systems in the home can reduce the risk of death by fire by up to 80%.
A system such as this will be effective when it comes to handling many home fires but they also help to lower the temperature as well. They really can help to limit the dangers sufficiently to allow all members of the home to escape before the fire department arrives. Perhaps you are afraid of installing such a system because you worry about possible water damage. If you consider the pros and the cons, however, you should come to the conclusion that fire safety far outweighs any possible water damage!
It is often said that the majority of accidents occur in the home and this is very true. The kitchen is a very dangerous and hazardous environment. In fact, a great many fires result because of unattended cooking equipment. Thousands of fires occur because of this one reason every single year. Gas ranges are more advisable than electric ranges because there is a reduced risk of fire. And do not be fooled by the humble microwave oven! This appliance is responsible for many an emergency room visit.
Fires are caused by a number of different factors such as heating equipment in winter, electrical equipment as well as over-used electrical outlets, and candles that fall over when unattended, etc. Thousands of people are either severely injured or even killed because of these fires. Employing simple and effective fire protection and fire safety can save your life and the lives of your loved ones.
About the Author:
Jimm Kerr is the owner of BICS Fire, a Fire Proofing Company located in Benoni, South Africa. For more info in regards to our Fire Proofing Services please visit our website via any of the above links.
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