🔥 Fire
🚨 Detectors
⚡ Electrical
☠️ CO & Gas
🩹 Falls
📝 Quiz
Fire Prevention
Most home fires are preventable
358,500
Home fires per year in the US • 2,500+ deaths annually
🔥 Top Causes of Home Fires
1. Cooking - #1 cause (unattended stove)
2. Heating equipment - Space heaters, fireplaces
3. Electrical - Overloaded outlets, old wiring
4. Smoking - Cigarettes on furniture/bedding
5. Candles - Left unattended or near flammables
2. Heating equipment - Space heaters, fireplaces
3. Electrical - Overloaded outlets, old wiring
4. Smoking - Cigarettes on furniture/bedding
5. Candles - Left unattended or near flammables
🔍 Fire Prevention Checklist
Never leave cooking unattended - Stay in kitchen when frying, grilling, broiling
Don't overload outlets - One heat-producing appliance per outlet
Candles: 3-foot rule - Keep 3 feet from anything that can burn
Space heaters: 3-foot rule - Keep 3 feet from bedding, curtains, furniture
Clean dryer lint trap - Before EVERY load. Clean vent yearly.
Sleep with doors closed - Slows fire spread, buys escape time
🧯 Fire Extinguisher: P.A.S.S.
Pull the pin • Aim at base of fire • Squeeze handle • Sweep side to side
Keep extinguisher in kitchen & garage. Check pressure monthly.
Keep extinguisher in kitchen & garage. Check pressure monthly.
Smoke & CO Detectors
Your 24/7 early warning system
3 of 5
Home fire deaths occur in homes with NO working smoke alarms
📍 Where to Install Smoke Detectors
• Every bedroom - Inside each sleeping room
• Outside sleeping areas - In hallway near bedrooms
• Every level - Including basement and attic
• Kitchen - At least 10 feet from stove to avoid false alarms
• Outside sleeping areas - In hallway near bedrooms
• Every level - Including basement and attic
• Kitchen - At least 10 feet from stove to avoid false alarms
🔋 Maintenance Schedule
Monthly: Press test button to check alarm works
Yearly: Replace batteries (do it when clocks change!)
Every 10 years: Replace entire smoke detector unit
Every 6 months: Vacuum dust from detector
☠️ Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors
CO is colorless, odorless - the "silent killer"
• Install CO detector on every level
• Place near sleeping areas
• Required if you have gas appliances, fireplace, or attached garage
• Replace every 5-7 years
• Install CO detector on every level
• Place near sleeping areas
• Required if you have gas appliances, fireplace, or attached garage
• Replace every 5-7 years
⏰ Easy Remember: Daylight Saving Time
When you change your clocks, change your batteries! Spring forward, fall back = battery check twice a year.
Electrical Safety
Prevent shocks, fires, and electrocution
51,000
Home electrical fires per year • $1.3 billion in property damage
⚠️ Warning Signs of Electrical Problems
• Flickering or dimming lights
• Buzzing sounds from outlets/switches
• Warm or discolored outlet covers
• Burning smell near outlets
• Frequently tripping breakers
• Sparks when plugging in devices
• Buzzing sounds from outlets/switches
• Warm or discolored outlet covers
• Burning smell near outlets
• Frequently tripping breakers
• Sparks when plugging in devices
🔌 Electrical Safety Rules
Don't overload outlets - Use power strips with surge protection, not daisy chains
Water + electricity = DANGER - Keep appliances away from water
Replace damaged cords - Never use frayed or cracked cords
No cords under rugs - Causes overheating, hidden damage
Cover unused outlets - Use childproof outlet covers
Right bulb wattage - Never exceed fixture's max wattage
🛡️ GFCI Outlets - Required Near Water
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) cut power instantly if water contact detected.
Required in: Bathrooms, kitchens, laundry, garages, outdoors, near pools
Test monthly: Press TEST button, then RESET
Required in: Bathrooms, kitchens, laundry, garages, outdoors, near pools
Test monthly: Press TEST button, then RESET
Carbon Monoxide & Gas Safety
Invisible dangers that can be deadly
430
Americans die from accidental CO poisoning each year
🚨 CO Poisoning Symptoms
Early: Headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, weakness
Severe: Loss of consciousness, brain damage, death
If alarm sounds or symptoms appear:
1. Get everyone outside IMMEDIATELY
2. Call 911 from outside
3. Don't re-enter until cleared by fire department
Severe: Loss of consciousness, brain damage, death
If alarm sounds or symptoms appear:
1. Get everyone outside IMMEDIATELY
2. Call 911 from outside
3. Don't re-enter until cleared by fire department
🔥 CO Sources in Your Home
Cars/generators in garage - Never run in enclosed space, even with door open
Gas furnace/water heater - Annual professional inspection required
Fireplace/wood stove - Ensure proper ventilation, clean chimney yearly
Gas stove/oven - Never use for heating your home
Grills/camp stoves - OUTDOOR USE ONLY, never inside
💨 Natural Gas Leak Signs
• Smell: Rotten egg odor (added for detection)
• Sound: Hissing or whistling near gas line
• Sight: Dead plants, bubbles in water, white cloud
If you suspect a leak: Don't flip switches, use phones, or light matches. Leave immediately, call gas company from outside.
• Sound: Hissing or whistling near gas line
• Sight: Dead plants, bubbles in water, white cloud
If you suspect a leak: Don't flip switches, use phones, or light matches. Leave immediately, call gas company from outside.
Fall Prevention
#1 cause of home injuries
36,500
Deaths from falls each year • #1 cause of injury for 65+
Bathroom
• Non-slip mats in tub/shower
• Grab bars near toilet & tub
• Night light for visibility
• Wipe up water immediately
• Grab bars near toilet & tub
• Night light for visibility
• Wipe up water immediately
Living Areas
• Secure loose rugs with tape
• Clear walkways of clutter
• Keep cords against walls
• Adequate lighting
• Clear walkways of clutter
• Keep cords against walls
• Adequate lighting
Stairs
• Sturdy handrails both sides
• Good lighting top & bottom
• No clutter on steps
• Non-slip treads
• Good lighting top & bottom
• No clutter on steps
• Non-slip treads
Bedroom
• Night lights path to bathroom
• Phone within reach of bed
• Clear path around bed
• Light switch by door
• Phone within reach of bed
• Clear path around bed
• Light switch by door
🔍 Fall Prevention Checklist
Lighting: 100+ watts in work areas, night lights in hallways
Footwear: Non-slip shoes/slippers, avoid walking in socks
Ladders: Use proper ladder, not chairs. 3-point contact always.
Storage: Heavy items at waist height, frequently used items within reach
Pets: Be aware of pets underfoot, especially on stairs
👴 For Seniors: Additional Tips
• Exercise to improve balance & strength
• Review medications that cause dizziness
• Get vision checked annually
• Consider a medical alert device
• Remove throw rugs entirely
• Review medications that cause dizziness
• Get vision checked annually
• Consider a medical alert device
• Remove throw rugs entirely
🏠 Home Safety Inspector Quiz
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