Important Fire Safety Imformation from Southern Safety Supply and

Kidde

Prevention: Avoid a crisis before it happens!

Answer Yes or No to each of the following questions to determine your safety quotient:

  • Children have been thoroughly instructed about the dangers of playing with fire.
 Yes
No

  • The heating system, vents, chimney, and flue have been inspected in the last year by a qualified technician.
 Yes
No

  • Cars are never left running or allowed to warm up in an attached garage.
 Yes
No

  • The furnace is checked regularly for cracked or loose fittings.
 Yes
No

  • Vents and chimneys are routinely examined for improper connections, visible rust or stains.
 Yes
No

  • Portable heaters are kept at least three feet away from blankets, clothing, curtains, or furniture.
 Yes
No

  • Portable heaters are always unplugged when not in use.
 Yes
No

  • When preparing for bed, all portable heaters are turned off.
 Yes
No

  • Kitchen towels and oven mitts are kept away from the stove.
 Yes
No

  • The family has a planned fire escape route.
 Yes
No

  • All electrical appliances have been visually inspected for frayed cords.
 Yes
No

  • Kitchen curtains cannot blow near a stove's open flame if the window is left open.
 Yes
No

You should be able to answer "Yes" to all of the above questions in order to make sure your home is safe from the danger of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.



Suggested Placement for Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors, and Carbon Monoxide Detectors:

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