Haw River Fire Department

Fire Safety Checklist

 

 

Cooking Safety :
_____     Cooking food is never left unattended while on the stove or in the oven. If you have to 
               leave the kitchen, set a timer or take something with you such as a spoon to remind you
               that the stove or oven is on.
_____     Stove tops and oven are clean of grease and spilt food.
_____     Counters are clean and uncluttered.
_____     Pot holders are within easy reach of the stove.
_____     Pot handles are kept turned inward so they can't be bumped.

Electrical Safety :
_____     Extension cords and multiplug adapters are used as little as possible.
_____     Extension cords are not under rugs, through doorways, or tacked to walls.
_____     Kitchen appliances such as coffee makers, toaster ovens and microwave ovens are 
               plugged into separate receptacle outlets.
_____     All electrical cords are in good condition, without cracks or frayed areas.

Heating Safety :
_____     All fireplaces are equipped with sturdy metal screens.
_____     All chimneys are checked before each heating season and repairs are made as necessary.
_____     All portable heaters are turned off when you leave or go to bed.
_____     All portable heaters are at least three feet away from anything else that will burn.
_____     Furnace is serviced each year by a professional.
_____     NO propane tanks or gasoline stored inside the home.

Smoke Alarms/General Safety :
_____     Working smoke alarms are installed on the ceiling or high on the wall outside every bedroom.
_____     Batteries are replaced in all smoke alarms at least once a year.
_____     No smoking in bed as a rule in your home.
_____     All lit candles are out before you leave a room or go to bed.
_____     Matches, lighters, and other smoking materials are kept out of reach of children.
_____     All exits in your home clear of clutter.
_____     Your family knows what to do if there is a fire.(Fire escape plan and practice fire drills)

Discussing how to respond to an emergency reduces fear. It is critical that everyone knows what the 
smoke alarm sounds like and two ways out of every room. When the smoke alarm sounds, every second counts!