- · Keep a fire extinguisher in your home and car, and read the directions.
- · Dial 911 before attempting to attack the fire yourself, no matter how small the fire seems.
- · Remember that lives are much more valuable than property. If you're out of the building, STAY OUT!
- · Don't smoke in bed.
- · Don't leave your cigarettes or other lit smoking materials unattended.
- · Keep ashtrays away from curtains, upholstered furniture, and other combustibles.
- · Always look for the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) labels when purchasing appliances, storage containers or electrical accessories.
- · Remember that smoke, heat and toxic gases from fires can kill you long before flames get to your part of the structure. KEEP LOW when evacuating.