General Fire Safety:

- If you are burned put cold water on the burned area immediately

- Every home, hotel or office should have a smoke detector, check the batteries frequently

- If an alarm sounds exit the premises immediately! Do not stop to dress or gather valuables.

- Test doors before opening them to make sure that it is safe on the other safe, watch for smoke seeping in around edges.

- Make sure that exits are clear and that escape ladders are available from all 2nd story bedrooms.

- Always establish an outside meeting place for families. Once out of the house stay out!

- Keep a fire extinguisher handy

- Be sure that buildings are clearly marked with the address. This should be visible from the street.

- Chemicals / plastics can release noxious gasses when burning that can be fatal.

- If you are traveling be certain that you are familiar with a hotels exit system and that they have smoke detection systems in place.