Install and maintain a working smoke alarm outside of every sleep area and remember to change the battery at least once a year.
Designate two escape routes from each bedroom and practice them regularly.
Teach everyone the "Stop, Drop,
and Roll" technique in case clothing catches on fire.
Avoid storing old mattresses
in the home or garage.
Teach kids that matches, lighters and candles are tools, not toys. If you suspect that a child is playing with fire, check under beds and in closets for telltale signs like burned matches. Matches and lighters
should be stored in a secure
drawer or cabinet.
