Tips To Avoid Fire Incidents

The month of March is known as Fire Prevention Month. Usually this month also starts the summer heat temperatures which might contribute to dangers of fire. Here are some tips to avoid fire incidents:

1.   Proper installation and maintenance of electrical connections

2.   Avoiding the use of metal items like staples or nails to fasten electric cords

3.   Proper use, storage, and maintenance of electrical appliances

4.   Unplugging of electrical appliances after use

5.   Proper connection and maintenance of gas stoves and LPG tanks

6.   Keeping flammable liquids, matches, and lighters out of children’s reach

7.  Avoiding smoking indoors and making sure that cigarette butts are fully extinguished when      discarding them

8. Making sure that lighted candles and mosquito coils are never left unattended

9. Obeying of “no smoking” signs

10. Installation and maintenance of fire detection and prevention devices

11. Securing an appropriate and effective fire extinguisher for your home, which should be Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) certified

12. Proper storage of flammable items

14. Keeping flammable objects away from stoves and other heating devices

15. Observing vigilance when cooking.