Fires can be very dangerous and deadly. Several fire safety
measures can be used to help prevent serious injury or death during
a fire. First, keep fire extinguishers in handy locations and keep
one extinguisher on each level of the home. Also, install smoke
detectors in hallways, sleeping areas, the kitchen, and garage.
Test them once a month and change the batteries regularly. Finally,
establish fire escape routes from every room in your house and
teach family members what to do in case of a fire.
Review Date: 08/02/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
