Fire Safety Check List: Is Your Home Safe?

Our Fire Safety Check List will help you and your family make sure that you have done everything possible to make your home a safe place to live. Choose "Printer-friendly version" at the bottom of the Fire Safety Check List. Use your browser's Print feature to print out the list. Ask your family to help you make your home a safer place in which to live.

Smoke Detectors

• Place smoke detectors near bedrooms, and on every floor.
• Test the batteries weekly and replace at least once a year or as needed.
• Don't place smoke detectors near air vents.

Electrical Wiring

• Replace worn electrical cords.
• Don't run cords under rugs.
• Don't overload outlets.

Electric Space Heaters

• Don't use an extension cord on a space heater.
• Unplug space heaters when you are not using them.
• Keep space heaters a safe distance from furniture and curtains, and keep the area around the space heater clear of books, papers, and other flammable materials.
• Do not dry your clothes, gloves, or other items on the heater.

Home Fire Escape Plan

• Make sure your family has an escape plan.
• Practice the escape plan every six months.
• Never go back into a burning building.
• Know when to call 911.