Surviving a Fire Montana

Your family's safety is always important so you have to be prepared for anything. Here are 4 ways to keep your family safe in the event of a fire.

Local Companies

Canvas Tipis/Awnings: Alpine Tipis
406-883-3500
306 Main Street, Suite "P
Polson, MT
Hardware: Western Building Center/Woody's
406-883-5284
905 1st Street East
Polson, MT
Home Design: Montana Staging Works
(406) 883-6808
PO Box 335 Polson
Polson, MT
Grizzly Building Company, Inc.
406-755-4749
540 W. Idaho St.
Kalispell, MT
Montana Shed Builders
406-546-1246
125 Bank Street , Suite 300
Missoula, MT
Ashley Creek Maintenance and Repair
406-249-6138
PO Box 10234
Kalispel, MT
Montana Log Restoration
406-220-1478
18 East Magnolia Dr
Belgrade, MT
BLACK DIAMOND WOODWORKS L.L.C.
406-579-8750
205 N. 8th Ave.
Bozeman, MT
Security Fire Protection Inc
(406) 443-3531
1101 Chestnut St
Helena, MT
Mission Valley Security
(406) 883-2344
38889 Dubay Rd
Polson, MT

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(NC)-Keeping your family safe from fire is a 24/7 responsibility. These four simple and potentially life-saving tips can help:

1.Teach your kids: Children need to understand the basics of escaping fire, without feeling frightened or overwhelmed. Make sure they recognize the sound of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Then prepare and practice an Escape Plan that outlines two escape routes from every room in your home and sets an outside meeting place.

2.Never tamper with alarms: In more than 50% of fatal fires, firefighters report no smoke alarms or no batteries present in alarms. Never take down smoke alarms or remove batteries! Install alarms with a "Hush" button so you can silence false alarms caused by cooking or steam and still stay safe while you clear the air.

3.Right alarms in the right places: There are two types of smoke sensing technology: ionization and photoelectric. Fire experts recommend installing both types of smoke alarms in order to maximize protection from flaming and smoldering fires. These technologies are sold in either single-station smoke alarms, or in a dual-sensor smoke alarm that combines both technologies into one unit.

4.Replace old smoke alarms: Smoke alarms wear out! Replace ALL alarms over 10 years old whether they are battery operated or hardwired right into your home's electrical system. Outdated alarms do not provide the level or protection you need, since sensors weaken and can become obstructed over time. Remember to also change all smoke alarm batteries at least once per year when you change your clocks!

You can download an Escape Plan template, and find more tips and information about family fire safety, at the www.SafeAtHome.ca web site.

- News Canada

Featured Local Company

Canvas Tipis/Awnings: Alpine Tipis

406-883-3500
306 Main Street, Suite "P
Polson, MT
Alpine Tipis builds quality canvas tipis of all sizes. We also do awnings. Please remember to visit us in the alley at 306 Main Street, Suite "P" in Polson.

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