How to avoid a fire 

• Use only certified heating equipment that is in good
  condition, well maintained and use it only as recommended.
• Do not do any deep-frying on the stove top with a pot or with a frying pan – use a deep fryer that is equipped with a thermostat, or better still encourage your local chip stand.
• Make sure that your electrical system is in good order. Call on a
  certified electrician for your electrical maintenance work.
• Store your dangerous products safely and well out of reach of children.
• Install your BBQ at a reasonable distance from the house when using it.
• Keep smoking material and candles out of the reach of children
• Use deep ash trays and safe candle holders.

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Fire Prevention Tips

 In case of fire :

• Get people away from the dangerous area
• Sound the alarm
• Call 911
• Do not try to extinguish the fire with an extinguisher yourself
  unless the fire is small and you are in no danger
• Stay outside of any burning premises and wait for help
• Do not try to re-enter the building

Making your home fire safe :

• Make sure that you have a smoke detector on each storey;
  change the batteries at least once a year.
• Maintain an accessible ABC fire extinguisher (minimum 5 lbs.)
  in good condition.
• Keep all exits free and uncluttered.
• Prepare an evacuation plan for your family: agree on a meeting
  point, practice evacuations periodically. Involve the children.
• If there is a fire hydrant on your property, make sure that it is
  clear of snow or debris. Do not pile snow near it.

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