5 Practical Tips for Home Fire Safety

If a fire occurs, your main priority is to get out of the house and leave firefighting to the professionals

Keep extinguishers in your bedrooms and the kitchen

Also ensure that they are easily accessible in case of emergency so that you can clear a safe path out of your home

Fire blankets are underrated

In a state of panic, even a simple extinguisher can seem difficult to use. Consider placing fire blankets in bedrooms so that if a fire occurs at night, you can use these to wrap your home's occupants to keep them protected from the fire as you make your way out

Have an exit plan

Having your home’s occupants know exactly what to do in the event of a fire could potentially save many lives. Practice an exit plan with your loved ones until everyone knows it by rote

Install smoke alarms where you can reach them

Too often home occupants are annoyed by the beeping sound of a smoke alarm as it reached the end of its battery life and disconnect it. Installing smoke alarms where they are within arms reach ensures that the battery will be replaced, adding a layer of protection to your home

Consider smaller sized extinguishers

Bigger isn’t necessarily better - especially if your home’s occupants are unable to lift the extinguisher. Remember that the point is to exit your home safely!

SRI’s extinguisher come in the smaller sizes of 1kg, 2kg and 4kg for your home’s smaller occupants.