5 Ways To Protect Your Family From Fires

Fire Prevention Day is October 9 — a day that exists both to raise awareness of certain practices that can help prevent disastrous fires, and to recognize the firefighters who are constantly risking their lives to save the day.

There's no telling when an emergency is going to strike, but there are a few precautions we can take to help prepare ourselves and our families. That's why we've gathered up some tips and essentials that every family should consider in case of emergency, from keeping a fire safety kit in your home to creating emergency escape routes.

In addition to stocking up your home with fire safety essentials, you can also observe this holiday by thanking a firefighter or starting a conversation with your kids about fire safety.

1. Keep an emergency survival in your home and car.

When it comes to an emergency, you can never be too prepared — and keeping an emergency fire safety kit nearby could be a saving grace for when the unthinkable happens. Customized by a group of military veterans, this emergency fire safety kit includes all the essentials to help protect your loved ones from house fires, natural disasters and other avoidable tragedies. The compact bag holds some of the best survival tools and first aid supplies on the market, such as a fire blanket, heat-resistant gloves, a flashlight, an escape rope, a glass breaker and supplies to treat injuries and wounds

Survival Emergency Fire Safety Kit, $49.99

2. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

A smoke detector is one of the most important safety items you can have in your home — which is why this family value pack of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is the way to go. The detector's dual sensors detect both smoke and carbon monoxide in one device and feature a loud 85 decibel alarm. First Alert recommends putting the battery-operated detectors on each level of your home and in every bedroom for maximum protection. The family pack also involves your children in the conversation by including fire safety goodies like an activity book, a fire marshal badge, a fire truck toy and more.

First Alert Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Family Pack, $119.99

3. Keep multiple fire extinguishers in your home.

If a fire occurs in your home, the first step is to have the right fire extinguisher on hand, and these days you can buy fire extinguishers that are designed specifically for various rooms in your house including the kitchen, garage and more. First Alert recommends keeping a fire extinguisher on each level of your home, as well as in your kitchen and garage.

Standard Home Fire Extinguisher, $19.97

4. Create an emergency escape plan for your family.

Protecting your family in the event of a fire is your first priority, so it's important to map out an emergency exit route in your home beforehand. Each room in your home should have at least two escape routes — and if you have a room on the second floor with a window, it's essential to have an escape ladder to safely exit through the window. This emergency ladder has a unique, tangle-free design that will allow you to set it up quickly and get to safety. This durable ladder is also flame resistant, and it will give you some peace of mind.

Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder, $39.97

5. Protect against electrical fires with prevention plugs.

Aside from blowing out burning candles and making sure to shut off your kitchen appliances, using fire prevention plugs is also a great way to avoid starting a fire. All you have to do is plug the unique device into your existing wall outlet and it will monitor the temperature of the plug, protecting against overheating wall sockets or power surges.

Twin-Star Safer Socket Fire Prevention Plug, $99.99

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