October is Fire Prevention Month- First Alert Fire Prevention Kit- #SuperPreparedFamily

Did you know that 3 of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no working smoke alarms?

This is something that can be changed by becoming prepared! That’s why the whole month of October is Fire Prevention Month!

How is my family prepared? For starters, we received this great Fire Prevention Kit and my hubby has installed alarms that we didn’t have and checked batteries in devices we did have. We have a safety checklist- it might be a little older, my son had to do it for a school project. We have had a great Fire Escape Route for year- my son did that for Cub Scouts. And, of course, the meeting place is a big part of the fire escape route- we have had that for years too. If you need a reminder of things to do to be prepared, check out the Super Prepared Family below.

Did you know that the U.S. Fire Departments responded to a fire every 23 seconds in 2015?

This is why Smoke and Fire Alarms are so important!

10-Year Atom Smoke & Fire Alarm

This popular, eco-friendly, micro-design, smoke alarm now also comes in 10-Year Battery! No more costly battery replacements or late night, low battery chirps! Packing all of the power of an advanced photoelectric smoke alarm into an environmentally friendly miniature design, the First Alert P1010 Atom 10-Year Smoke and Fire Alarm provides maximum protection while showcasing a micro design that adds an element of style to safety.

10-Year Dual Sensor Smoke & Fire Alarm

The 10-year Dual Sensing Photoelectric and Ionization Smoke Alarm helps protect against the most common of household fires by detecting both fast flaming and slow smoldering fires. Fast flaming fires spread quickly and leave minutes; maybe seconds; to react. Slow smoldering fires burn long and can unknowingly fill the home with smoke causing smoke inhalation. The alarm’s microchip helps determine the difference between non-threatening conditions and real emergencies.

Did you know that Carbon Monoxide is an invisible, odorless and colorless gas – it cannot be seen, smelled or heard?

10-Year Alarm Life Carbon Monoxide Alarm

The First Alert CO710 carbon monoxide detector is powerful, stylish and versatile. Designed to sit attractively on a tabletop or dresser, this unit can display ambient temperature on an everyday basis but will also alarm and display CO if it detects carbon monoxide in the home. The CO710 uses an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor – the most accurate technology available.

10-Year Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Nuisance free and hassle free 10-year smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. It’s two types of protection in one alarm. Featuring a prolonged lifespan of ten years, this model utilizes a ten year sealed battery that ensures a decade’s worth of uninterrupted awareness.

All of these great products can help YOUR family be Prepared for anything!!

Do you have a Fire Extinguisher? We got this can of Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray– I have to say- it is much easier to use than a full-sized Fire Extinguisher. It is more effective than comparably sized traditional fire extinguishers on fires including paper; wood; fabric; cooking oils and electrical fires. And, it lasts 4 times longer- who knew such a little can could do such a great job! Even my son feels comfortable using this!

Actually, just a few years ago, my hubby expertly used a fire extinguisher to put out a huge fire that engulfed our gas grill. He didn’t hesitate even for a second. If he had, he may not be here to talk about it. It was a scary sight, but he put it out without any problem.

In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy.

That’s why this year’s Fire Prevention theme: “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” is so important. It reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan. Here’s this year’s key campaign messages:

Draw a map of your home by using our grid in English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF) with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.
Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out.
Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.
Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.
Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

For more information and education on Fire Prevention, Visit the National Fire Protection Association.

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Don’t miss the great giveaway for your own Fire Prevention Kit- hurry, it ends 10/27/17!

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