Fire safety and prevention tips

Things to take note of when at home

  • Keep children away from matches and lighters, keep matches and lighters in a locked cabinet
  • Plan an emergency evacuation routes for the family and exercise fire drills twice a year
  • Make sure the family members know the procedure when their clothes are on fire - stop, drop and roll
  • Install smoke detectors in the rooms of your house, make sure them are in working condition by checking and changing the batteries annually
  • Learn how to use the fire extinguisher
  • Do not overload the electrical outlets with too many extensions
  • Unplug the electrical equipment when they are not in use
  • Keep enough space between heating devices and the flammable materials such as curtain