Worried about Fire Damage Near You?

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

Have Fire Damage, Smoke Damage, Soot Damage, or Water Damage? Call SERVPRO of Dane County West (608) 497-3331 Serving an area near you.

A Safety Plan like the Three Ps can help Prevent Home Fires Near You.

Did you know that the US Fire Departments responded to a fire every 24 seconds in the United States? More than one-quarter (27%) reported fires occurred in homes over the past five years.* 

The best way to protect your family’s safety from a home fire in Dane County, Madison, WI, is to teach all family members about fire prevention. The three Ps of safety is a plan provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the US Fire Administration.

The Three Ps of Fire Prevention Are:

•  Prepare – This step focuses on reducing the risk of fire damage situations
•  Practice – This step covers conducting fire drills and overall fire safety habits
•  Prevent – This final step includes teaching your family about getting out safely

Prepare Your Home

There are several situations common to any home that could lead to fire damage,

• overloaded electrical outlets
• old and damaged wiring
• old appliances
• unattended lit candles
• clutter near a hot stove

Prepare, Practice, and Prevent the above situations to eliminate unwanted and unexpected fire. Involve your children, and the whole will family is safer.

Practice Fire Escape Plans

Establish a fire escape plan and for your entire family, then run drills regularly. These drills should include:

• What to do if the primary escape route is blocked. During these drills, watch out for things such as clutter in the hall.
• Taking time to practice that if a doorknob is too hot to touch, it is unsafe to open the door.
• Discussing the importance of remaining low to the ground so you don't inhale smoke while exiting.

Prevent Fire Injuries

This part of the family plan should include:

• Discussions with children about not playing with matches or lighters but telling an adult about them.
• Teaching your family the Stop, Drop, Roll technique in the event their clothing is on fire.
• Talking about never going back into a building that's on fire.

There are many resources available for your safety practices and fire prevention habits. SERVPRO of Dane County West understands that fire and smoke damage can be devastating to property owners. We are an IICRC Certified Firm and are Here To Help® in an area near you.

Consistently review the three Ps of fire safety to protect your family from harm.

Have Fire Damage, Smoke Damage, Soot Damage, or Water Damage? Call SERVPRO of Dane County West (608) 497-3331

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*National Fire Protection Association