Tragically, fire protection services estimate that about 40,000 pets die every year in house fires. If you want to keep your furry friend safe and out of harm’s reach, you need to take the necessary precautions. Here are a few tips from the fire protection handbook to help.
Pet Proof Your House.
The first and perhaps most obvious thing that you can do is to pet proof your home. Just as you would proof it for a baby, the fire protection handbook says to remove anything that might create a fire risk. Eliminate any fire hazards like loose wires.
Be Smart About Candles and Incense.
Burning candles or incense is a quick and effective way to cover up the smell of a litter box or a stinky dog bed, but they’re also huge fire hazards. If you really must burn candles or incense, the fire protection handbook advises that you at least put them someplace where the dog or cat can’t reach them, so that they don’t get knocked over and start a fire.
Get Rescue Alert Stickers.
Having rescue alert stickers will help you be prepared in the event of an emergency. These adhesive warnings alert fire rescue services that there’s a pet inside a home so that they can get them out in time. The fire protection handbook advises that these stickers be placed on front facing windows, which will help ensure that they get seen by the proper authorities.
Since our pets can’t use fire protection products like fire extinguishers, we need to make sure that they’re never in any situation that would call for fire suppression equipment. With these tips from the fire protection handbook, we can do just that.
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