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9. GOOD SAFETY HABITS

DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE

• Install and maintain Fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the

kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to

an emergency.

• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2)

escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or

chain ladder.

• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what

to do in case of fire.

• Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs.

• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to

leave your home when they hear it.

• Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night.

Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They

must wake up in order to execute the escape plan. Practice allows all occu-

pants to test your plan before an emergency. You may not be able to reach

your children. It is important they know what to do.

• Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping indi-

viduals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are

capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be

awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely

evacuating the area unassisted.

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS

• Alert small children in the home.

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Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste

time getting dressed or picking up valuables.

• In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot,

or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead,

use your alternate exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder

against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush

in.

• Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a cloth,

wet if possible.

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Kidde 177i User Manual Page 11