Fire Extinguishers, Fire Plans, Fire Alarms, and More
During Fire Prevention Week, which occurs each year in October, your children are educated at school about fire alarms, fire safety plans for their house, the do’s and don’ts of fire safety, and a whole lot more. One question that we as parents should ask ourselves is what would happen if there was a fire? Would your children know how to use a fire extinguisher? Or if the smoke alarm was falsely tripped, would they know the security password to tell the alarm company? Monitored Smoke Alarms Any fire department, home contractor, or security company will tell you: any smoke detector is better than none. If you have kids at home, monitored smoke detectors are best. This means if you burn toast or forget the cake, the alarm will sound and alert your alarm company. When the company calls, give them your security password. Then, you can explain it’s a false alarm so they don’t call the fire department. Monitored smoke alarms are better than simple ones that just beep, especially with children in the house. Knowing How to Use a Fire Extinguisher It is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to fire safety. Plus, it is never too early to teach your children to use a fire extinguisher. If your home doesn’t already have a fire extinguisher, it would be a good idea to consider getting one. Some of the simplest fires can be put out with a fire extinguisher and save many of lives. You and your family can learn how to use a fire extinguisher by either contacting your local fire department and having someone from there show you, or you can watch the video below. Having your children know how to use an extinguisher will make you, as a parent, feel a little more at ease with them at home. Fire Plans very home needs a fire safety plan. People also call it a fire escape plan, or firefighters call it “Knowing Two Ways Out.” Your family’s plan can be as simple as you like. Practice it at least two or three times every year. This helps everyone in your family stay safe, especially kids. So, if you haven’t practiced your escape plan this month, make time to do it nowwith your family. If you have questions about monitored fire alarms, contact SPS Fire and Security. For fire extinguishers and where to get one, contact your local fire department. Both can answer all your questions. Contact An Experienced Fire Alarm Installer At SPS Fire & Security, fire safety goes well beyond Fire Prevention Week. We help you choose a system that works for your home and budget and then we install it for you. To learn more about our services, call us at 585-770-0348 and get a free consultation.