While there are countless lessons you’ll impart to your children, some of the most important are those about fire safety. Even if you have a sophisticated fire system hardwired throughout your home, it’s meant as a means of detection, not prevention.  It’s not a substitute for education and precautionary measures. CenturyLink® Security, a fire system installation company, encourages teaching your kids about these basics and provides the following advice to lower the risk of fire ever breaking out.

How to Teach Your Children About Fire Safety

Evacuation Plan

Every household should have an evacuation plan in case a fire breaks out or a carbon monoxide detector goes off. There should be a clear path from any room indoors to a designated spot outside. Teach them to crawl through any smokey room to avoid smoke inhalation. Don’t forget to show them the “Stop, Drop, and Roll” technique for putting out any flames that appear on their clothing.

Fire System

Once they’re aware of the evacuation plan, explain your home’s fire system. Tell them about the alarms, what they signify. Many of CenturyLink® Security’s fire systems integrate fire, smoke, carbon monoxide detection, and water leaks with cellular alerts. This can warn parents and children alike directly on their phones—even telling them the exact location thanks to the help of sensors around the home.

Everyday Fire Safety

As mentioned earlier, even if you have a state-of-the-art fire system, learning precautionary measures are paramount. If you have very young children, keep any lighters or matches safely stored out of reach; if they’re old enough to use them, at least in your presence, make sure to stress that they are not to be used as toys. Extra caution in the kitchen should also be taught, due to the presence of the stovetop, oven, and other major appliances.  Even with all these precautionary measures in place, accidents can still happen.

For families in Northern Louisiana who are interested in maximizing their safety, contact CenturyLink® Security about a fire system installation. You can trust their friendly and knowledgeable team to build one that fully suits the specifications of your home. Beyond fire safety, they also offer a wide variety of home security, surveillance, and automation systems. If you have any questions, you can call them at (800) 256-3352 or send them a message through their website.

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