Fire & Inhalation Prevention
Over 4, 000 people die each year from home fires. Most victims of home fires die from smoke or toxic gases (Hall 2001). While smoking is the leading cause of fire-related deaths, cooking is the primary cause of residential fires (Ahrens 2011).
Having smoke detectors, home fire sprinklers, along with carbon monoxide detectors will help to keep your family safe. Further information is below along with an option to purchase these as well as other fire safety items at the store below.
Having smoke detectors, home fire sprinklers, along with carbon monoxide detectors will help to keep your family safe. Further information is below along with an option to purchase these as well as other fire safety items at the store below.
Smoke DetectorSmoke alarms save lives by providing alerts to wake residents of your home during a fire. The smoke alarms must be installed inside every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Make a routine to test your smoke alarms every month, say the first of each month.
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Carbon Monoxide DetectorsCarbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas found in the fumes of fuel that contain carbon, like wood, coal, and gasoline. It is known as the “silent killer” because you cannot smell it, see it, or taste it. It can come from cars, trucks, boats, lawnmowers, generators, and in common appliances at home such as clothes dryers, gas ranges, water heaters, BBQ grills, furnaces, and fireplaces. Know the sources in your home and install Carbon Monoxide Detectors in all rooms of your home.
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