House fire safety tips

House fires are one of the most common emergencies experienced by Canadians in their home - and many of these fires occur in the winter months. Taking proper precautions can help prevent fires, and can help keep you and your family safe in the event of a house fire. Here are some tips to help:Keep anything that can catch fire, like clothes, towels, and oven mitts away from the stove

• Keep items that can catch fire at least three feet away from heat sources such as space heaters
  
• Never leave candles unattended and use a deep, wide holder when they are lit
  
• Christmas trees can be especially flammable, especially when they dry out. Make sure you regularly water a Christmas tree, and use approved lights that will not overheat
  
• Never smoke in bed
  
• Talk to children about the dangers of fire and keep matches and lighters out of reach
  
• Even when precautions are taken, house fires can still happen, so it's important to plan ahead:
  
• Create a plan with your family and practice it
  
• Review all possible exits
  
• Know who will be in charge of assisting family members who will need help, such as small children or elderly family members
  
• Pick a spot outside for your family to meet
  
• Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Be sure to test them once a month, and replace the batteries at daylight savings time in March and November
  
• Make sure everyone knows the sound of the alarms, and what to do if they hear them
  
• Learn fire safety – take a moment to practice STOP, DROP AND ROLL in case anyone catches on fire
  
• Knowing the risks, making a plan and having a kit can help your family be ready. In the event your experience a house fire it's important to remember:
  
• Follow your escape plan. Get out and stay out
  
• Call for help from a neighbour's house
  
• Crawl under smoke when exiting
  
• If smoke, heat or flames block your exit, stay in the room with the doors closed. Place a wet towel under the door and call 911 – signal for help by waving a brightly coloured cloth or a flashlight through a window
  
• Do not open a door if it the handle is hot   
  

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