Combining fire safety equipment with a home escape plan will increase your household’s ability to escape safely if there is a fire. Regular maintenance and testing of this equipment will ensure that it works when you need it.
Smoke alarms
Working smoke alarms save lives. When properly installed, tested, and maintained, smoke alarms provide the best early warning system in the event of a house fire.
Carbon monoxide alarms
Working CO alarms provide the only warning of dangerous CO gases in your home.
Home escape ladders
Home escape ladders are critical for getting safely out of homes that are 2- or 3- storeys high.
Fire extinguishers
When used properly, and portable fire extinguisher can be effective only on certain small fires. It’s important to know when and how to use a portable fire extinguisher.
Residential fire sprinklers
Residential fire sprinklers can be effective in keeping a growing fire under control and even put it out.