Fire Safety Tips for Your Home

Burn injuries can have devastating consequences, but many of them are preventable. At the Arizona Burn Foundation, we believe that education is the key to burn prevention. Our mission is to equip families with life-saving safety tips and advocate for changes in building codes and policies that promote fire safety.

Smoke Alarms

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.
Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries twice a year.
Replace smoke alarms every 10 years.

Cooking Safety

Stay in the kitchen when cooking, and keep a close eye on the stove.
Keep flammable items away from the stovetop.
Establish a “kid-free zone” around the stove.

Electrical Safety

Replace frayed or damaged electrical cords.
Avoid overloading electrical outlets.
Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything combustible.

Escape Plan

Create and practice a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room.
Establish a meeting place outside your home.
Once outside, stay outside and call 911.

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Join us in our mission to prevent burn injuries and save lives. Explore our burn prevention resources, attend our Smoke Alarm Walks , Milo & Moxie education programs, or become a volunteer today.

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