Fire and carbon monoxide at home

Home fires often start in the kitchen or the laundry room, and carbon monoxide gives no smell or warning. These lessons cover alarms, escape plans, pan fires, fire extinguishers and dryer vents, following fire-service guidance.

1. 5.10How is a fire extinguisher used? The PASS methodFight a fire only when it is small, everyone is getting out, and your exit is at your back; otherwise, leave.
2. 5.8Carbon monoxide detector beeping: what it means and what to doTreat every carbon monoxide alarm as real: get everyone outside first, then call 911.
3. 8.15How to clean a dryer ventClean the lint screen every load and the vent duct at least once a year, because failure to clean is the leading cause of home dryer fires.
4. 5.9Put out a pan fire with a lidSmother a pan fire with a lid and turn off the heat, and never throw water on burning oil.
5. 5.5Test a smoke alarm and change its batteryPress the test button on every smoke alarm once a month, because an alarm you have not tested is one you cannot trust.
6. 5.2Plan two ways out in a fireKnow two exits from every room and one meeting spot outside, and practice them before you ever need them.
7. 7.4Using an oven safelySet the racks while the oven is cold, use dry oven mitts, and clear a landing spot before you open the door.

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