National Fire Prevention Month

Fires at home can be very frightening.  This month is National Fire Prevention Month.  This is because it is during the winter months that there is an uptick in fires.

According to FEMA, cooking was the biggest reason for fires in residential buildings in 2021.  This year there have actually been a total of 1, 671 deaths from fire.

It’s important for you to be aware of some of the important precautions you need to take in your house to try your best to avoid having a fire.  

• Check on your heating source.  No matter if it’s gas, wood or electric, be sure to have your source serviced at the beginning of the season.

• You want to be sure that there is nothing around or in front of your heat source.  There are some items that are easily flammable.

• If you like to burn candles you should never leave a burning candle unattended in a room.

• When cooking in the kitchen, it’s important for you to stay close by when there is food on the stove.  This is for both gas and electric stoves.

Additionally, it is recommended that you have a fire extinguisher available in your house.  These are easy to use and can be a life saver.  These are handy indoors and outdoors.

Here are some tips on how to use a fire extinguisher:

First, pull the pin out.

Make sure to aim low at the base of the fire.

Slowly squeeze the handle.

Make sure you sweep the nozzle on the handle side to side.

Private Home Health Care prays that you never have to deal with a fire.  We are hopeful that you will have the tools to manage one while you await help from fire fighters.

#NationalFirePreventionMonth