Safe Never keep rubbish in the hallway. Make sure it is stored properly and collected regularly. Don't put items in the trash chute that are too big and may get stuck. Things caught in the chute easily can turn a fire in the basement into a fire on your floor. Be careful not to overload electrical circuits.
Short circuits are the cause of many fires.
Cook with care. Keep baking soda handy to smother stove fires. Never smoke in bed and make sure that there are no smoldering butts when you empty ashtrays. Make sure that your apartment door is tight fitting and complies with the fire code. Inspect your exit stair doors.