Fire prevention is one of the most important aspects of home maintenance. For instance, the state of Tennessee recommends smoke alarms in every home. Additionally, your home should have a fire extinguisher that has been properly maintained.
You should also teach your children about fire safety. The state of Tennessee provides some useful information for kids that teaches them on their level. Kids want to know what to do in dangerous situations, and giving them the proper knowledge might save their lives one day.
If you have a fireplace in your home, it is important to have the chimney inspected on a regular basis. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a product alert for chimneys that is important to read. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is another important resource for information on safe usage of your chimney.
Lastly, should you find yourself in a house fire, stay up to date with the information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding injury prevention and control. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will also give you important tips for avoiding injury from a fire. Only you can keep your family safe from preventable fires.