Here are some basic Fire Safety Tips for your home. 

In the Kitchen

Never leave cooking foods unattended - oil or fat can ignite. If you are faced with a grease fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan and turn off the heat source. Always turn pot handles to the back of the stove when cooking to avoid pots being pulled or knocked off. Never leave hot liquids or food unattended or at the edge of a table or counter where they may be pulled down by a child. Avoid wearing loose fitting sleeves when cooking that may contact stove burners and ignite.

Water Temperature

When running a bath always run the cold water into the tub first, then add hot water to the desired temperature. Before placing a child in the bath tub, test the temperature of the water by moving your hand through the water for several seconds. If the water feels hot add cold water until the temperature feels comfortable.

Matches and Lighters

Many fatal burns to children are the result of their playing with fire. Teach children that matches and lighters are tools not toys. Use child-resistant lighters and store all matches and lighters out of the reach of children.

Stop Drop and Roll Stop Drop and Roll!

If your cloths catch on fire- Stop immediately, Drop to the floor, cover your face with your hands and Roll over and over to extinguish the flames.

Cool a Burn

If someone is burned, cool the burned area immediately with cool water. Do not use ice or very cold water. If blisters develop seek medical help immediately.

Alarms

Purchase and install working smoke alarms and practise home escape plans.

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Published by the Office of the Fire Commissioner
PO Box 9490, Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, BC, V8W 9N7
Phone: 250.356.9000 Fax: 250.356.9019
Email: firecomm [at] hq [dot] marh [dot] gov [dot] bc [dot] ca