Install smoke alarms - Smoke alarms should be installed in all bedrooms, but keep them away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms.
The sound of an alarm -
A continued set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call the emergency services, and stay out.
Escape planning -
In the unfortunate event that a fire does take hold of your property, are you aware of the quickest and safest routes out of the house? Create and practice a home escape plan.
Practice fire drill -
Practicing a fire drill can increase your chances of surviving a blaze.
Keep doors closed -
Remember to close as many doors as possible as you vacate the property. A closed door may help slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
Using a fire extinguisher - Fire extinguishers can be a small but important part of the home fire safety plan.
Fire escape signage -
Learn to recognize fire escape route signage. This is your way out of a potential disaster.
Campfires -
Trekking the wilds? Before setting up a campfire, make sure it is allowed. If campfires are permitted, they need to be at least 7.5 m (25 ft) away from anything that can burn.
Campfire by water -
Ideally, a campfire should be started near a river or lake. This allows for quick and easy access to water should the need to extinguish the flames become necessary.
Matches -
Common sense dictates that discarding a lighted match is a serious no-no, in any environment and under any conditions.