Make sure you instruct your baby sitters on what to do in case of fire. Check detectors once a month , change the battery in battery powered smoke dectors once a year or as needed. Also , besure to use a fire screen. Never use more than one high wattage appliance on a circuit at a time . Use surge protection outlet bars on sensitive electronic equipment.
Careless smoking is the cause of more than half of home fires.
After entertaining , check all upholstered furniture and garbage containers before going to bed. Turn off the current when you are through using them . Never carry a burning pan because you could easily spread the fire throughout your home . Use a dry chemical fire extinguisher or cover the fire with the pan lid. Do not wear frilly , long sleeved clothing while cooking and keep handles turned toward the center of the stove to prevent accidental over turning.