Fire incidences in Kenya have been on the rise over the past couple of years. Lots of lives and property have been lost in the process and this is a clear indication that most homes and institutions are not observing the preventive measures. Even though fire accidents occur as a result of accidents, this does not mean they are unavoidable. Such situations can be prevented from happening especially if you are knowledgeable about the measures that are supposed to be applied in the event of a fire incidence.
For home owners and commercial buildings, fire extinguishers and fire blankets in Kenya have become the most sought after firefighting equipment after a requirement (specifically for schools) was passed by the Kenyan government to have them installed within the building. Moreover, these recent cases of fire disasters in high schools have drove both institutions and home owners to look for where to buy fire extinguishers in Nairobi and for the most part, other counties in Kenya as well.
Here are 7 home fire safety and protection tips to help keep your family safe
1. Fire extinguishers along with fire blankets in Kenya are vital if you want to practice home fire safety. They are the most effective for putting out fires. Never pour plain water on burning materials because it will only increase the flames due to oxygen present in the water. Fire extinguishers offer a quick solution before the fire department arrives. Most importantly, make sure you use the right extinguisher for the fire it is meant for considering there are different types of fire extinguishers in Kenya.
2. Teach household members to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes should catch on fire
3. Make it a habit of checking your gas tanks to ensure there are no leakages. Additional care needs to be taken when the tanks are being replaced. In addition, make sure the regulator is properly secured. Any small gas leakage can cause a bad fire accident.
3. Make it a habit of checking your gas tanks to ensure there are no leakages. Additional care needs to be taken when the tanks are being replaced. In addition, make sure the regulator is properly secured. Any small gas leakage can cause a bad fire accident.
4. Keep items that can catch on fire at least three feet away from anything that gets hot, such as space heaters.
5. It is also a good idea to take members of the family to the nearest fire department where they can be taught fire safety tips that you probably never knew about.
6. Installing smoke detectors and fire alarms is highly advisable since these devices give you an early warning. Fire companies in Kenya offer and install these devices.
7. All electronic devices that are not being used should be turned off. Leaving electronic devices on stand-by mode consumes minimal energy but the appliances increase the risk of a fire occurring. Faulty electrical gadgets are likely to cause serious fire accidents. Therefore, your appliances should never be ignored if you want your home to be free from fire accidents.