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Basic fire safety is underestimated by most homes and businesses. Many people assume that a simple smoke detector will suffice and then forget about fire hazards. Some people don't even change the batteries in their detectors so they become useless. But basic fire safety is more important than people think. The U.S. Fire Administration reported that from 2001-2004 there were 452 civilian deaths from fires in homes with smoke detectors.

Functioning smoke detectors are an important part of a basic fire safety plan, but families need to do more. The most important thing to do is teach children a basic fire safety plan in case of a fire. This includes teaching techniques such as "stop, drop, and roll," staying under smoke, and feeling doors for heat before opening them. It is also imperative to have an evacuation plan and a meeting place where family members can go once they escape from a fire.

Other important basic fire safety tips include having a fire extinguisher in the house and making sure that it doesn't expire. Another aspect of basic fire safety is called separation and containment. Separation means keeping flammable materials away from fire hazards. For instance, it's a bad idea to store paint or turpentine in the same room as a furnace. Containment involves having ways to keep the fire from spreading. Keeping fire hazards in separate rooms with fireproof doors can mean potential fires won't spread to other areas of the house. At the very least, containment will give family members more time to escape before becoming trapped.


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