Fire safety in the home and fire fighting equipment: your responsibility

Careful fire safety in the home

Some things are the same no matter where you live, apartment or house. One has to do with fire safety in the home and knowing whether to try to escape or wait for rescue. An important rule will help everyone know whether there is danger immediately in the next room.

Before attempting to leave the room you should carefully touch the door through which you will be going. If the door is warm to touch you know there is likely fire on the other side, and you should either stay where you are or try to find another way out. If there is no other way out, go to the window and signal so people outside will know you are waiting for rescue.

Buy home fire fighting equipment

A well furnished home is more than just a house with beautiful furniture. It is now one with adequate home fire fighting equipment. This equipment would minimally include heat and smoke detectors, at least one and perhaps two fire extinguishers, a fire blanket to smother small fires and an Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask to help safely evacuate a smoke-filled area.

Don't neglect your safety equipment

Your home fire fighting equipment should always be kept in good operating condition. The heat and smoke detectors should be checked to make sure they are functional. If they are battery operated, the batteries should be replaced regularly. All family members who are old enough should be taught proper use of the fire extinguishers and the extinguishers should be checked, serviced, or replaced each year. The Xcaper can be serviced by personnel at MyFireMask.com. The most important thing about Xcaper is that any time it is used it should be returned to MyFireMask.com and it will be replaced free of charge. More information about this is available on the Our Story page.

Xcaper for your family's safety

The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask may be the most important purchase you ever make. It allows you to breathe and see in a smoke-filled environment, greatly increasing your chance to reach safety. This small and affordable equipment can make the absolute difference between life and death, and each person in your family should have one available. It is the ultimate way to achieve fire safety in the home, and can be purchased at our Shop page.