Fire Prevention devices

Fire prevention devices for your home
Here are some great things you can add to your house that increase your chances of surviving and minimizing damage in a house fire:

Fire extinguishers
A very helpful thing to have on hand in the kitchen and in the garage. (All purpose rated for both grease and electrical fires) Also consider adding one to your furnace room or in the hallway near your bedrooms.

Safety ladders

If you have bedrooms on the second floor, consider adding a safety ladder in every room. Keep it under the bed or next to a window to allow for quick escape in the event an occupant is trapped in a fire and must exit the window. Make sure all occupants know how to use the ladders.

Fire suppression systems, sprinklers

There are now many home sprinkler systems available. Contrary to popular belief, these are not manufactured to all go off at once, or to go off for small things like burning something on the stove. They raise your chances of survival greatly, and protect property as well. A system will cost a few thousand dollars, but it is well worth looking into.

Smoke alarms, the more the better,
Go smoke alarm happy in your house. Consider updating your system, or installing additional smoke detectors. The more you have, the higher your odds of surviving a house fire.

Carbon monoxide systems-detectors
Consider adding carbon monoxide detectors to your house as well. Carbon monoxide is a silent but deadly killer. These can be purchased at most local home or hardware stores. While these aren’t as effective as smoke alarms for fires, they are most effective for furnace combustion or leak problems and can save the entire families lives in the event of a malfunctioning furnace.