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Fire Safety and Preparedness
Many of us can
think back to those grade school days when we heard the fire alarm,
lined up with our classmates and headed outside for the fire drill. On
spring days these drills were a respite from the drudgery of schoolwork
and a chance to be outside in relative freedom. For the adults, the
principal, the teachers and the fire marshal, these drills were serious
practice to ensure that they could get hundreds of unruly kids evacuated
safely. We should still demonstrate this kind of vigilance as we go
through the routine of our daily lives.
Fire Safety and Preparedness remains a top concern for schools,
businesses and families. Everyone needs a clear and quick route out of a
home or office building in case of a fire. In light of recent
tragedies at nightclubs and apartment buildings around the country, the
issue has become even more important. Identifying at least one quick
exit route should be a critical element for everyone. This isn't
paranoid. It's simply wise. Locating more than one exit route is even
better. Many who have been trapped in burning buildings later say that
knowing the location of a second exit ultimately saved their life. When
panicked evacuees block one doorway or stairwell, choosing a secondary
option can mean the difference between safety and disaster.
The most important aspect of Fire Safety and Preparedness is avoiding
fire in the first place. The installation of smoke detectors or fire
sprinklers is the responsibility of every home and business owner. In a
time when some government regulations are too intrusive, this is not an
element of regulation we can afford to lose. Keeping people safe from
fire is critical. A responsible person would never be without proper
alert equipment or suppression equipment when required. All homes
should be stocked with a fire extinguisher placed near the kitchen.
While it's likely that it will never be used, the need for such devices
cannot be overstated. Annual maintenance of smoke detectors and fire
extinguishers will insure that they work when needed.
In areas with dense and potentially dry vegetation, the need for outdoor
fire prevention techniques is critically important. Dry brush should
not come within 50 ft. of a home. Wood shingles should be replaced with
a concrete composite material or asphalt shingles, and access to a
water source should be maintained. Local fire crews will fight a blaze,
but homeowners must be responsible for the early stages of prevention
in case of wildfire or natural disaster.
While no one wants to experience the fear and danger that can arise with
a home or property fire, reasonable preparedness and clear thinking can
spell the difference between a successful outcome and another
news-making tragedy.
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