Fire accident happens everyday and statistics show that one happens around the world every few seconds. There is no way of knowing when one will occur near you and the best way to minimize the damage or consequence when one occurs is to be prepared. Apart from adhering to the home fire safety tips, a home should be equipped with some of the basic fire safety equipment that may come in handy one day. Below Guarda Safe suggests some basic equipment that one should have in their home for fire safety and protection purpose.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Everyone homes should be equipped with smoke and CO alarms in everyone room, and these alarms should be tested regularly to ensure they are functional. It is becoming more common around the world that it is mandatory to have them in place. These alarms provide early warnings a fire has happen as smoke moves through the house much quicker before fire arrives, allowing people to escape in time.
Fire extinguishers
In the unfortunate event that a fire accident do happen, having a fire extinguisher may allow early intervention when the fire is still relatively small and put it out before spreading. There are different types of fire extinguishers available. If possible, one can consider one in each room but should have at least one that is near fire prone places such as the kitchen.
Escape ladders
If you have a two storey or a third storey house, it is advisable to have escape ladders ready on the second and third floor. These can hook onto window side and provide an emergency escape route if the normal stair exits are blocked.
This may seem to be an uncanny piece of equipment to suggest but we have it here as these provide the necessary storage to keep your valuables and important documents safe from fire damage. These could be insurance documents, deeds or identifications to help you quickly get back on your feet. Also, knowing that your valuables are protected allows one to escape in the first instant. With most fires, you may only have minutes to get out and most people who go for their valuables or go back into the house to retrieve them can often have their escape routes blocked.
Having these equipment including the fireproof safe is like having an insurance policy, you would never want to make a claim but will fully appreciate having them when you need them. At Guarda Safe, we are a professional supplier of independent tested and certified, quality Fireproof and Waterproof Safe Box and Chest. In our line up, you can find one that can help protect what matters most, whether it is at home, your home office or in the business space and if you got a question, feel free to contact us.
Post time: May-08-2022