How NOT to become brisket!

Fires in the home are so preventable these days, too often do we here of the person falling asleep and leaving candles burning, only to wake up to the whole house on fire, or worse apartment building.

Prevention People!!!

1.Check all smoke detectors every 6 months, if they are beeping, it is probably time for a battery check!
2.Have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, and know how to use it. I admit I don't have one, but monday morning, I am going out to buy one. I'll let you know about my experience, and cost!
3. It may seem a bit nerdy to be standing outside with your kids explaining "fire drills" but this way, they will automatically know what to do if there is ever a problem. Better a little nerdy in the driveway, than frantically chucking kids, pets, and the spouse out of a burning house!
4. Carefully inspect home for any fire hazards, maybe the lint in the dryer needs to be cleaned out, and the WATER HEATER, needs to be inspected every so often.
5. Once and for all, common sense, do not leave candles burning while sleeping, and don't let your husband clean his gas powered remote control truck in the sink next to a candle, because when he sprays the aerosol cleaner, your gonna have a fireball, and no arm hair.... (true story)

Here is a great family fire safety checklist.

And how to inspect water heaters Here.