Just like at work or at school, it’s important to have a fire safety plan in place at home. The industrial fire equipment experts at A-1 Fire Protection in Olive Branch, MS, urge you to designate an emergency exit and have several fire extinguishers strategically placed around your home. The goal is this: When the fire alarms go off, you should have a fire extinguisher in your hand within six seconds.

Below are the six most important places to keep a fire extinguisher in and around your home: 

• Kitchen: Since over half of all fires begin in the kitchen, it’s best to keep one in this room.
• Master Bedroom: Nearly all fire deaths happen at night. A fire extinguisher in your bedroom can literally be a matter of life or death.
• Laundry Room: Many fires are caused by clogged dryer lint traps. Be sure to place a fire extinguisher in this room.
• Utility Room: Due to the concentration of appliances and electrical panels in such a small space, placing a fire extinguisher here is important.
• Garage: Because flammables such as paint and gasoline are often stored in the garage, there is a higher likelihood of a fire in this room. In addition, garages are often a common emergency exit for many people; therefore, an easy-to-access fire extinguisher in this room is a good idea.
• Patio: If you do a lot of entertaining and grilling on your patio, there is a greater chance of a fire. Keep an extinguisher where you can get to it quickly.

Establishing a designated emergency exit and keeping several fire extinguishers in various parts of your home will help you and your family stay safe in the event of a fire. For over 40 years, A-1 Fire Protection has been serving the Olive Branch area by installing industrial fire equipment and offering extinguisher training to both commercial and residential customers. Visit them online to find out more about their services or call them today at (662) 895-2177.