20 fire prevention measures

1. First and foremost, prevention is better than cure. To prevent fires, make
sure the fire source is extinguished or keep an eye on the fire source.

2. Be careful not to sleep with smoke lit, avoid placing flammable items
near the stove, try to use non-combustible materials, and ensure the
house has a fire extinguisher and a residential fire alarm.

3. If a fire occurs, remain calm, avoid breathing smoke, follow safety first
procedures, and flee immediately if the fire has grown too large.

4. Call 119 as soon as possible to report the fire, yell fire to alert others,
and flee as soon as possible. If you are in a high-rise building, do not use
the elevator to escape in case of a power outage.

5. If you can extinguish the fire yourself, use a fire extinguisher, a wet
towel, or a water source to do so right away.

6. If there is a fire drill or training, try to participate actively, know how to

use a fire extinguisher, and act calmly.

7. Keep an emergency evacuation kit in your home.

8. Before leaving the room or going to bed, extinguish all candles.

9. Keep towels, pot holders, and curtains away from the flames when
cooking.

10. 3. Keep matches, lighters, and other ignitable substances out of

children's reach, and only use lighters with child-resistant features.

11. 4. Annually, hire a certified professional to inspect your chimney and

heating equipment.
12. Use a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling
logs to keep the fire going in your fireplace.

13. Once a year, have your wood and coal stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and
furnaces professionally inspected and cleaned.

14. Candles should be kept at least 12 inches away from anything that can
catch fire, such as bedding, curtains, or clothing.

15. To prevent grease buildup, clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis.

16. Before going to bed or leaving the house, always double-check the
kitchen to ensure that all stoves, ovens, and small appliances are turned
off.

17. All potential fuel sources, such as paper, clothing, bedding, or rugs,
should be kept at least three feet away from space heaters, stoves, or
fireplaces.

18. Keep a fire extinguisher near the kitchen and have it inspected at least
once a year. Discover how to use it. Put out any grease or food fires in a
lidded pan or another pot.
19. Teach children about the dangers of matches, fires, electrical outlets,
power cords, stoves, and chemicals. Keep matches and open flames,
such as candles or lanterns, out of children's reach.
20. Buy children's sleepwear made of flame-retardant fabric. Children
should wear flame- and fire-retardant clothing. Clothing with loose
material that could catch fire should be avoided by elderly people.