(Newswire.net — September 26, 2013) New York, NY —
The first and most important thing to do if caught in a situation where there is a fire is to call 911 and report the fire immediately and do not hesitate while doing so. If you hear a fire alarm, take it seriously and leave the building, home, office or any area immediately. Always try to stay low to the ground where there is cleaner and cooler air and once outside, do not attempt to go back. When leaving buildings do so by closing all doors behind you. Additionally, keeping in mind that having fire equipment handy throughout any occupied areas, is a smart thing to do, and may avoid fire disasters to occur in larger scales.
Fire extinguishers are key pieces of equipment that everyone should have in any given area whether it is work, home, school, hospitals, etc. Sometimes very small fires are started for many different reasons and with a fire extinguisher and the knowledge of how to use one, a fire hazard that has the potential to escalate can be completely avoided. Recharging fire extinguishers is also a very important tip to keep in mind. You do not want to encounter an emergency and find out the extinguisher was empty or not fully charged.
Smoke detectors, like fire extinguishers can save a tragedy from happening and are also devices that should be installed in all occupied areas. A smoke detector detects smoke, indicating fire. Commercial, industrial, and mass residential devices issue a signal to a fire alarm system, while household detectors, known as smoke alarms will give out a very loud audible signal which alerts the presence of heavy smoke or fire. Like any piece of equipment, maintenance is of upmost importance, therefore, inspection, recharging, repairing and proper installation is always a priority.
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