Take steps to prevent fires from occurring and to know what to do in the event a fire does occur.

-Install smoke detectors throughout your home or apartment and check them regularly.
-For high rise buildings, have smoke masks available to aid evacuation

-Install fire extinguisher balls in locations, such as the kitchen, laundry room and garage where fires commonly break out.
-Place important documents inside a fire document bag.

-Have fire escape ladders available in second and third-story rooms.
-If security bars are installed on windows or doors, ensure that escape latches are working properly and that everyone living in the residence knows how to operate them.