Back to the topic at hand... as we come into the summer months you will probably be hearing a lot about being safe with fireworks and bonfires outside. We encourage everyone to be safe when it comes to those activities, but would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of year-round fire prevention inside the home.
The easiest thing you can do is to make sure you have smoke detectors properly installed and working at all times. Check the batteries often, and change them before they run out of juice. A majority of all fire deaths happen in homes where smoke detectors aren't present or working. If your smoke detector goes off every time you step into the kitchen, don't take out the battery. Check with an expert, it could just be located in the wrong place.
If you live with children, make sure they are aware how dangerous fire can be. Take the time to make a family plan, complete with escape plans and decide on a place to meet outside the home in the event of a fire. Fire extinguishers are also a good idea, but make sure they are also tested regularly.
Fire detection can easily be integrated into your security system, adding another layer of safety and peace of mind. With Select Security's 24-hour monitoring service, we'll watch out for fires when no one else is home. If you would like some information on this type of service, give us a call at 1 (877) 877-0345! We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
