Plan Fire Safety
Complete step-by-step checklist to plan fire safety covering map home exit routes and pick outside meeting spot, and essential action items.
Map home exit routes
Identify primary and backup paths to exit every room
Pick outside meeting spot
Choose safe tree or mailbox spot outside home to meet
Practice family fire drills
Run exit drills with family members twice a year
Teach stop-drop-roll steps
Ensure children know steps if clothing catches fire
Inspect household electrical outlets
Do not overload extension strips or socket outlets
Clean fireplace chimney flue
Have soot and creosote cleared before winter use
Test smoke alarm sensors monthly
Press alarm test button and vacuum dust off covers
Keep fire blankets in kitchen
Store quick-release fire blankets near the cooking stove
Check fire door auto-close
Verify garage fire door closes and seals tightly
Store lighter fluid safely
Keep grill charcoal fluid locked in outdoor metal sheds
Confirm dryer lint venting clear
Clean dryer metal ducting tube annually to prevent lint ignition
Verify space heaters distance limits
Keep heaters 3 feet away from curtains and blankets
Post fire department call numbers
Keep local direct dispatch lines visible on fridge doors
Clear bedroom exit window paths
Ensure window blinds slide up easily and have no heavy blockage
Store safety candles in tins
Keep matches and candles in a secure waterproof metal container
Inspect kitchen microwave vents
Clear oil residue off microwave bottom filters monthly