My fireplace is equipped with a proper screen and fireplace ashes are properly disposed of. The lint collector on my clothes dryer is inspected and cleaned before each use. Survival Tips Make sure your family has an escape plan. Contact the Fire Prevention office or your neighborhood fire station for more information on developing a plan. Sleep with the bedroom door closed.
Closed doors provide protection against heat and smoke.
Teach everyone in your household to recognize the sound of your smoke alarm. Test doors before opening them. You can easily be overcome by heat, smoke or flames when you open a door to an area where a fire has spread. Use windows as alternate exits. Crawl low under smoke.