Home Fire Safety Checklist
Ask yourself these questions and decide whether you are really protecting yourself, your family and your home. Think about some of the changes you may need to make to be fire safe.
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Is the Emergency phone number (000) written on your telephone? | ||
| Do you have working smoke alarms installed in the appropriate areas? | ||
| Do you dust and vacuum your smoke alarms regularly? | ||
| Do you have a fire blanket and extinguisher in your home, and check them regularly? | ||
| Can you quickly locate your nearest fire fighting equipment if required? | ||
| Do you have a home fire escape plan? | ||
| Do you practice the plan regularly? | ||
| Is your plan displayed prominently? | ||
| Do you regularly check your appliances and power leads for any malfunctions or damage? | ||
| If you have security doors or windows, are the keys left in or next to the locks when you are in the house? | ||
| Do you constantly check the kitchen while cooking? | ||
| Do you keep clothing and furnishings away from heaters? | ||
| Do you regularly check your electric blanket? | ||
| Do you switch off any electrical equipment at night prior to going to bed? | ||
| Do you remove flammable materials such as excessive paper or chemicals from your home? |
