Action Steps

Never Smoke in a Home Where Oxygen Is Used

Never smoke while using oxygen or are anywhere near an oxygen source, even if it is turned off. Oxygen can be explosive and makes fire burn hotter and faster.

If You Smoke, Fire-Safe Cigarettes Are Better

Fire-safe cigarettes are less likely to cause fires. These cigarettes have banded paper that can slow the burn of a cigarette that isn't being used.

Be Alert

To prevent a deadly fire, you have to be alert. If you are sleepy, have been drinking, or have taken medicine that makes you drowsy, put your cigarette out first. Smoking in bed is just plain wrong.

General Fire Safety Facts

• Place properly installed and maintained smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside and outside of sleeping areas.
• Get smoke alarms that can sound fast for both a fire that has flames, and a smoky fire that has fumes without flames. They are called "Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms."
• Check smoke alarm batteries at least once every year. You can use a familiar date such as when you change your clocks or your birthday as a reminder.
• Create an escape plan. Plan two ways to escape from every room. Practice the escape plan with everyone in the home.
• If at all possible, install residential fire sprinklers in your home.

Put It Out. All the Way. Every Time.