When they are school age, teach them to handle matches carefully, with crystal-clear rules that they may only light up when you are with them. Teach children to stay a safe distance from all open flames and cook stoves. Have regular check-ups for fire hazards. Faulty heating equipment cause numerous fatal residential fires. Make sure gas-burning equipment has no leaks.
Portable heaters cause many fires.
Make sure heaters are in perfect condition and kept away from combustible materials. Another matter for inspection would be the electrical equipment. Consider all flammable materials such as paints, thinners, gasoline, adhesives, etc. All should be contained in leakproof, tightly closed, shatterproof containers and stored in a cool place. These Six steps can help to give you one of the best life insuring plans possible for you and your family.