 Founded and celebrated by the National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA), October is Fire Prevention Month. This year, Fire Prevention Week is October 6th – October 12th. In commemoration of the Great Fire of Chicago in 1871, local Fire Departments will educate their community and encourage everyone to practice fire safety by checking your smoke alarms and creating an escape plan in case of fire.
Three out of five home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no working smoke alarms and the #1 cause of accidental home deaths is Carbon Monoxide. Smoke and CO alarms should be checked monthly and replaced every 7-10 years. Both alarms should be installed in each bedroom and on every level of the home, including the basement. You should also have a fire extinguisher on every level of your home, plus in the kitchen and garage. Being prepared is key in any emergency situation. To help ensure your safety before and during a fire eliminate clutter that can easily become a fuel source or block exits, store flammable chemicals properly, ensure all exits are easily accessible, have a list of emergency contact information and an escape plan that is well-practiced. Be proactive, not reactive – protect your family from potential disaster. Lighting Supply offers many fire safety products including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers and escape ladders. Give our expert Customer Service Team a call or leave a comment below and we will be happy to point you in the right direction! Sources: First Alert, Safety Resources
4 Comments
6/17/2020 03:38:15 pm
I really like that you touched on being proactive to know what to do in emergency situations instead of being reactive to them. My office is thinking about getting a new fire alarm this month and I think it's a great idea. We need to put a plan in place that will teach everyone how to exit the building in an orderly fashion.
Brittney @ Lighting Supply
6/19/2020 07:21:22 am
Hi Jarom! Thanks for your feedback. It's important to be prepared ahead of time for emergencies, such as a fire. We'd love if you'd consider Lighting Supply for any of your fire safety equipment in the future! It's a great point that being as prepared as possible is the key to doing well in emergency situations. My family is worried about fires in our home because our neighbor just had a small house fire. We need to get some fire safety gear like an extinguisher so that we can put those fires out.
Brittney @ Lighting Supply
7/8/2020 12:43:24 pm
Hi Joe! We are sorry to hear about your neighbors fire - but happy to hear you are being proactive in protecting your home from unexpected emergencies. We'd love if you'd consider Lighting Supply for any of your fire safety equipment - give us a call at 877.231.2852 if you should have any questions! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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