Store flammable liquids in metal containers. Store gasoline in special vented containers. Only schools need fire drills. Find two ways out of each room, practice the routes, and choose a meeting place outside. The little five-minute inconvenience of planning and practice can shave a minute or two off the time to get out.
Smoke alarms last a lifetime.
Replace them every 10 years. A smoke alarm reduces the risk of dying in a fire by almost 50 percent, according to the NFPA, but nearly1,200 children die each year in homes without working alarms. Ensure smoke alarms are connected and working. Replace low batteries immediately and all batteries annually. A chirp signals a low battery.