According to the National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA), an average of seven people die in home fires every day in the U.S. That is a scary statistic that is enough to give any homeowner reason to shudder a little. Older adults are the most likely to diein home fires. The leading cause of home fires in the United States is cooking equipment, which is an important fact to consider when planning home fire safety. Here are some more ways to protect your home from becoming a statistic in the next fire report from the NFPA.
Cook with Care
The NFPA statistics show that 44 percent of home fires are caused by cooking. The easiest way to prevent these fires is to never leave the stove unattended, or ask someone to keep an eye on it if you have to step out of the kitchen. If no one can help, you need to turn off the stove to prevent an accident from occurring while you are away. Always keep anything flammable like paper towels, oven mitts and the like away from the stove.
It is okay to leave the kitchen while you have something in the oven, but you still need to be sure to check it regularly. You should always remain in the home while they oven is on. Set a timer to remind you to check on the items in the oven.
If you do have a kitchen fire, then use the A-B-C extinguisher that you have in the kitchen to put it out. Never put water on a fire on the stove. It could make the flames burst if it hits burning oil. If you cannot put the fire out immediately with an extinguisher, get out of the house. Call 911 immediately from a neighbor’s house or a cell phone.
Have a Fire Plan
If you have a fire in the house, it is important that every family member knows what the fire emergency plan is in your house. Everyone should know atleast two escape routes from every room in the house. They should also know where the family should meet outside the home.
Fire alarm systems are necessary. Fire alarm systems should include at least one smoke alarm installed on every floor of the house. Every bedroom should have its own smoke alarm. Check the smoke alarms’ batteries monthly to make sure that they are working. It is also a great idea to install sprinklers in your home. Only six percent of homes that had fires in the NFPA report had sprinklers. However, the death rate was 83 percent lower when sprinklers were present in the home.
Fire alarm systems that alert security companies in NJ are a good idea. This will ensure that the security companies in NJ can get help to you as soon as possible. Every second matters when it comes to fire.
Avoid Accidents
Always be safe with elements that are known to cause accidental fires in the home. This includes things like space heaters, candles and electric cords. Always use these things safely. Never leave an open flame unattended in your house, under any circumstance.
Spend a Little Time
If you spend a little time on fire safety in your home, it may save a life one day. It is never a waste of time preparing for a fire. The prevention methods you install may never need to be used, but the confidence the preparation brings is priceless.
AC Daughtry is a top security company in NJ, and is dedicated to educating residents about safety in our community. For more information about fire and security systems for your home or business, please visit www.acdsecurity.com.
A.C. Daughtry provides security systems that integrate seamlessly into your home and/or company's day-to-day business. Our systems provide peace of mind and are as easy to operate as a touchtone telephone. Each system has many built-in features which meet even your most complex security needs. We service the residents and businesses of the state of New Jersey with home security and business security systems.
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Robust Business Security in NJ from AC Daughtry
The modern small business requires a state-of-the-art security solution that is configured to its specific needs and is able to protect it on a number of fronts. AC Daughtry (ACD) is one of the leading New Jersey security companies, and it has achieved that position because of a full range of security products and a commitment to meeting the individual needs of the small business client.
Intrusion Detection Systems
AC Daughtry installs intrusion detection that monitors both the inside and exterior perimeter of the business and is effective against intruders, disgruntled employees and unwanted occupants. The basic component of this solution is motion detection at each access point, but ACD also integrates glass peakage, access control and video surveillance.
UL Approved Central Station Monitoring
Business security in NJ is worthless unless it is supported by a central monitoring station that is guaranteed to be up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. UL approval ensures that responses are accurate and timely, response agents are highly trained and uptime is as promised.
Fire Alarm Installation & Monitoring
AC Daughtry designs and installs all fire detection and prevention systems to protect the small business but also to meet the requirements of the insurance companies and local fire code. ACD also specializes in waterless fire suppression as a first line of defense in order to protect sensitive equipment and data.
Access Control Systems
With an access control system, you can control the commercial space on a per-access-point basis and even compartmentalize it so that it is only necessary to grant access when necessary. Each employee can have a unique profile, and if an employee is fired, there is no need to change codes and the like.
CCTV, Single & Multi-Site
AC Daughtry provides a full range of surveillance products, including DVRs and NVRs, and multi-site software allows you to consolidate your surveillance system no matter how many individual buildings are involved. ACD installs interior, exterior and hidden cameras and can install dome cameras when vandalism or the elements are a concern.
Confidence Testing & Fire Inspections
Fire inspections on a regular basis are required by law and your insurance companies, and AC Daughtry can handle that for you. ACD will perform evaluation, necessary adjustments, documentation and sensitivity training. ACD can also test and replace components like panic buttons and fire extinguishers.
Telephone Free Fire Monitoring
Traditionally, business security in NJ required a phone line, which made it susceptible to failure. AC Daughtry, however, uses your Wi-Fi connection or a 4G radio, and even if it uses Wi-Fi as the primary, it can resort to cellular communication in an emergency. In other words, thieves cannot simply cut a line or disable the network to bypass the system.
Green Energy Management
AC Daughtry is one of the few New Jersey security companies to offer green energy management through technologies like Honeywell’s Total Connect system. Through programming and remote access, Total Connect ensures optimal use of thermostats, lighting and other energy-consuming devices. www.acdsecurity.com.
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