{"id":49,"date":"2026-04-27T11:48:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:53:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:53:56","slug":"prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/?page_id=49","title":{"rendered":"Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Home Fire Prevention Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A comprehensive guide to protecting your household<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Fire Prevention by Area<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kitchen \u2014 Leading Cause of House Fires<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooking fires are the #1 cause of residential fires. Follow these precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never leave the stovetop unattended while cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep flammables (towels, paper, curtains) at least 3 feet from the stove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn pot handles inward to prevent accidental spills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean grease buildup from the stovetop, oven, and range hood regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug small appliances (toaster, coffee maker) when not in use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use extension cords for stoves or high-draw appliances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Electrical Hazards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not overload outlets or power strips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use surge protectors for electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have home wiring professionally inspected every 10 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace flickering lights or outlets that spark immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charge devices on hard, flat surfaces \u2014 never on beds or sofas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid charging devices overnight or unattended for extended periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use only manufacturer-approved chargers and cables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never daisy-chain multiple power strips together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Heating Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep a 3-foot clear zone around all portable space heaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never dry clothes on or near radiators or heaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the dryer lint trap before every single cycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your furnace or HVAC system serviced annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspect and clean the dryer exhaust duct annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open Flames &amp; Other Sources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extinguish all candles before leaving a room or going to sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store matches and lighters out of children&#8217;s reach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the fireplace screen closed when in use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispose of fireplace ash in a metal container with a lid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep grills at least 10 feet away from the house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never leave a grill unattended while in use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Detection &amp; Equipment<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smoke Alarms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install smoke alarms on every level of the home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place alarms inside every bedroom and outside each sleeping area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test all smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace batteries at least once a year (or use 10-year sealed-battery alarms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace smoke alarm units entirely every 10 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never disable an alarm \u2014 address the cause of nuisance alarms instead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carbon Monoxide Detectors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install CO detectors near all sleeping areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place detectors on each level of the home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test monthly and replace batteries annually alongside smoke alarms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fire Extinguishers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep at minimum one ABC-rated extinguisher in the kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider additional extinguishers in the garage and workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have extinguishers professionally inspected annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know how to use the PASS method before a fire occurs (see Section 4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Household Escape Plan<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building Your Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draw a floor plan of your home, marking all doors and windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify two ways out of every room (primary + one alternate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designate a meeting spot outside: a mailbox, tree, or neighbor&#8217;s driveway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign a helper for each child, elderly, or mobility-impaired household member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post the escape plan in a visible location that all members can reference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice the drill at least twice a year, including at night<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>During Evacuation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alert everyone immediately by yelling &#8216;Fire!&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feel every door with the back of your hand before opening \u2014 if hot, use an alternate exit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay low to the floor, where smoke and heat are less dense<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close doors behind you as you exit to slow the fire spread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use an elevator \u2014 use stairs only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not stop to collect belongings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meeting Point Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go directly to the designated meeting spot \u2014 no exceptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account for all household members and pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call 911 from outside \u2014 never from inside the building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never re-enter a burning building for any reason<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for firefighters to give the all-clear before approaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. If a Fire Breaks Out<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Immediate Response Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yell &#8216;Fire!&#8217; loudly to alert all household members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate the nearest smoke alarm if it has not triggered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evacuate \u2014 stay low, close doors behind you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call 911 once you are safely outside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to your designated meeting point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account for all household members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never go back inside \u2014 wait for firefighters<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using a Fire Extinguisher (PASS Method)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only attempt to fight a small, contained fire if you have a clear exit path and the fire is smaller than you are. If in doubt, evacuate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>P \u2014 Pull<\/strong><\/td><td>Pull the safety pin from the extinguisher handle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A \u2014 Aim<\/strong><\/td><td>Aim the nozzle low, at the base of the fire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>S \u2014 Squeeze<\/strong><\/td><td>Squeeze the handle slowly and evenly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>S \u2014 Sweep<\/strong><\/td><td>Sweep side to side at the base of the flames until extinguished<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Emergency Contacts<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Emergency Services<\/strong><\/td><td>911<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Local Fire Department<\/strong><\/td><td>_______________________________<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Family Out-of-Area Contact<\/strong><\/td><td>_______________________________<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Neighbor Contact<\/strong><\/td><td>_______________________________<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Utility Gas Company<\/strong><\/td><td>_______________________________<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Insurance Policy #<\/strong><\/td><td>_______________________________<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Maintenance Schedule<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monthly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Test all smoke alarms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test all CO detectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify fire extinguisher pressure gauge is in the green zone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Annually<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replace smoke alarm and CO detector batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have fire extinguisher professionally inspected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service furnace and HVAC system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean dryer exhaust duct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean chimney and fireplace (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice home fire escape drill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and update emergency contacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Every 10 Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replace all smoke alarm units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have home electrical wiring inspected by a licensed electrician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prepared for: _______________________________ Date: _______________<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home Fire Prevention Plan A comprehensive guide to protecting your household 1. Fire Prevention by Area Kitchen \u2014 Leading Cause of House Fires Cooking fires are the #1 cause of residential fires. Follow these precautions: Electrical Hazards Heating Equipment Open Flames &amp; Other Sources 2. Detection &amp; Equipment Smoke Alarms Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Extinguishers <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/?page_id=49\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-49","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=49"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":92,"href":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49\/revisions\/92"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fireactionsurvivaltraining.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=49"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}