love to win that gift for hubby!

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The tip I picked up was to be prepared by having an escape plan that everyone in the family knows and practices.

I had a carbon monoxide detector once, but couldn’t figure out how to use it. I’d love to try with this brand. It looks much simpler.

Thanks!

There is less chance of an accident if you avoid cooking in loosely fitted clothing. Remember when cooking to roll up your sleeves.

Consider a one-foot fire safety zone for your candles. Be aware of anything that might be close enough to catch fire, including curtains, bedding and books. Be aware if curtains or paper that could be blown into a candle by the wind.

Wonderful giveaway - we heat with gas and could use this, for sure. =) Thanks.

I’m sub’ed to our feed, as well. =)

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I like the tip to get a voice alert carbon monoxide detector. I live in an older house and worry sometimes that something may go wrong with my gas furnace. Installing a detector would help me sleep better on cold winter nights.

What a great giveaway. Sometimes it’s not about what we’d LIKE to have, but about what we NEED to have. One of their tips: Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.

Create a fire escape plan and fire safety checklist to keep your family prepared.

Safety tip:

Fire Safety Checklist
Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.

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one tip is to practice your plan often..have a set day…maybe the last day of the month.

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Water your Christmas tree daily to keep it moist - this protects it from drying out and catching on fire.

Involve your children in fire prevention awareness by letting them help you identify fire safety hazards around your house. As part of your fire safety exercises, plan an inspection that they can participate in. You might want to stress to them that if they see a hazard, they should notify you immediately as correcting the problem themselves could be dangerous.

Tip: There is less chance of an accident if you avoid cooking in loosely fitted clothing. Remember when cooking to roll up your sleeves.

Keep Door Locked even in the summer when it is do easy to just run outside with the kids on a walk and leave the gradge door open and the house unlocked…..

Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly because safety at hand can provide you and your loved ones a greater peace of mind.

I have subscribed to your blog feed too.

Love your site, and thanks for the chance.

A family fire checklist itemizes preventative actions to consider as in a periodic review of typical fire hazards. Understanding electrical systems, fire safety equipment and their availability and condition can start you on your way to better fire safety. Thanks.

I picked up this valuable tip at HomeHero:
“Most gas grill fires and explosions are caused by gas leaks, blocked tubes, and overfilled propane tanks.”

I did even know that a propane tank could be overfilled and that that could cause an explosion.

fire safety is very important. the practice of a plan will save your children.

“Safe handling and maintenance of heating equipment should be a key part of your family’s wintertime safety awareness and preparation.”

Candle safety: It is a good habit to see that candles are in secure holders on a surface that won’t burn. It is also better to not let candles burn down to the bottom of the holder.

This would be a wonderful gift - not just for hubby, but for the safety of our whole family!

Hi All,

On the outside looking in again. Why are so many promotions only available to USA citizens…….Walking away, head held low in sorrow. The only gifts I get are freebies, so nothing for me again this year.

……Oh to be an American.

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Prepare a checklist and have a plan. Have a place for everyone to meet outside the house!

Great gift! I really hope I win!!!

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Have a plan that the entire family has been in on creating. This way everyone will be involved and know the plan of action. I great tip that I need to act on.

Be prepared by having an escape plan that everyone in the family knows and practices.
Thanks so much for the opportunity.

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Consider a one-foot fire safety zone for your candles, and be aware of anything that might blow in the path of the candle

What a great prize! This is not only practical, but life saving too. Thank you so much for offering this.
Another tip is to make sure to teach kids never, ever, go back into a place on fire or with smoke, once they are out. Don’t hide and Have an outside meeting place.
Thanks again for this great giveaway.

It’s important for families to prepare a fire safety plan. We have actually practiced fire drills at our home. My children are young and they have fun with it.

Good idea to create a one foot safety zone around my burning candles. I would hate to think I could cause harm to my family or home due to careless candles. Also creating a fire safety plan with my kids. I have never talked to them about what we should do if there is a fire in the house

I was just thinking that the house we just rented probably doesn’t have a CM detector and we should get one.

Safety tip: have an escape plan everyone knows, and practice it (something else we need to do now that we’ve moved. And honestly, I need to figure out the escape plan from upstairs too . . .). Thanks for the reminder!

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Here is a tip I picked up:
Hairdryers become glowing hot inside during operation and should be inspected periodically for dust, lint and hair accumulation that might catch fire with sufficient build-up.

Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly because safety at hand can provide you and your loved ones a greater peace of mind. What a great product would love to try it out. thanks

Make a plan for whwn a fire happens. Oh and i read to roll up your sleeves when you cook to prevent clothes from catching on fire…I’m soo bad about this!

As someone who is terrified of fire (thank God I married a firefighter/EMT, huh? LOL), I thought the “reduce the fear” in children tip was a great one. I want to teach my daughters to be able to calmly and responsibly respond to emergency situations.

place candles are in secure holders on a surface that won’t burn

Consider a one-foot fire safety zone for your candles. Be aware of anything that might be close enough to catch fire, including curtains, bedding and books. Be aware if curtains or paper that could be blown into a candle by the wind.
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Great giveaway, thanks!

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Tip: set up an escape plan (we don’t have kids at home but we have pets that need to go in carriers so we need to set up an escape plan for sure).

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There is a lot of great info there. I like all the tips for fires.

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Having a fire safety plan that is for the entire family. I think that’s a great safety tip. Have you ever seen that disney channel little cartoon the safety patrol? They had something like that on there and it reminded us to include our son. =) I blogged about the giveway here: http://mommainflipflops2.blogspot.com/2008/06/fathers-day-idea.html

Thanks.

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We hav efire drills in the middle of the night to make sure the children know what is going on and where to go if there is a fire

One very good tip was- Consider a one-foot fire safety zone for your candles, and be aware of anything that might blow in the path of the candle.

Thank you for the great giveaway!

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Make a fire escape plan with at least two exits from each room of your house and a safe outside meeting place for the family to meet.

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Extra credit: I am a subscriber and I Blogged about this giveaway HERE.

Thanks for another great giveaway!

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One tip on the site tells us that hairdryers become glowing hot inside during operation and should be inspected periodically for dust, lint and hair accumulation that might catch fire with sufficient build-up. Thanks for this great contest.

I liked the tips to make a fire safety plan and to practice fire drills. We just moved into a new house, so these are super-important!

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Love that Home Depot!

Perparation is key. Totally agree, we had a small fire and while my husband was able to get it out with a hose I grabbed the fire safe with important documents, the car keys, and the kids.

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There is less chance of an accident if you avoid cooking in loosely fitted clothing.

They say that everyone home should have atleat one carbon monoxide detector do to carbon monoxide being the most common way people are poisoned in the US.

Have a fire escape plan in place!

This is a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

As always, I’m a feed subscriber, too!

Have a great day!

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Have an excape plan !!

Watch candles! Make sure they have a one foot clear area zone and are placed on a candle holder that will not burn. Also, don’t let the candle burn to the bottom.

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Never leave candles unattended and be careful where and how you mount them.
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One of the safety tips I found: There is less chance of an accident if you avoid cooking in loosely fitted clothing. Remember when cooking to roll up your sleeves.

I am already subscribed via email to your feed - does that count for an extra credit?

Every family needs an emergency plan. I like the tip: Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.

Thanks for another great giveaway.

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One of the best home safety tips they had on their site was to make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly. I would also add to that to get in the habit of checking all smoke alarms monthly to be sure they are functioning properly.

WIth five small grandchildren we added an under the counter knife rack for sharp knives. It keeps them well out of the way of little hands.

Heroine

The best tip on the HomeHero site; Make a fire escape plan that identifies at least two exits from each room of your house and includes a safe outside meeting place for the entire family to congregate.

There is less chance of an accident if you avoid cooking in loosely fitted clothing. Remember when cooking to roll up your sleeves.

Safety tip: If gasoline and other flammable liquids are kept near your home, they should be stored in a garage or shed outside the house. To avoid the potential of breakage, they also recommend not using glass containers for these substances.

I like the have a 1 foot safety zone for lit candles tip.

Consider making a fire escape plan that identifies at least two exits from each room of your house and includes a safe outside meeting place for the entire family to congregate.

They suggested practicing escaping from every room so it would be automatic if a real problem happens. This is something I should def. get my family to do.

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Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.

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I found all of it to be very informative but I really liked the candle info…I’m a candle lover! I wanted to repost it for others to see:

Prevent Fires Caused by Candles

Fire safety authorities suggest you should never leave burning candles unattended or alone with children.

It is a good habit to see that candles are in secure holders on a surface that won’t burn. It is also better to not let candles burn down to the bottom of the holder.

Consider a one-foot fire safety zone for your candles. Be aware of anything that might be close enough to catch fire, including curtains, bedding and books. Be aware if curtains or paper that could be blown into a candle by the wind.

Fire safety experts suggest not using candles in your bedroom. Make it a habit to extinguish candles before leaving the house or going to bed.

Consider using flashlights instead of candles during emergencies

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I found the tip that says that you should involve the whole family to set up an escape plan and fire safty checklist incase of fires. It’s a great idea if you ask me. Having three children in the house makes me worried at times, but I know that my kids are smart enough to understand what to do once explained. They have been taught at school as well.

This is an absolutely amazing and much needed win for me and my family!!!!!

Fire safety checklist are important to keep your family prepared.
We have a meeting place outside just incase too.

The home safety tip I sumit is to have a emergency exit plan for everyone in the home. Practice this plan on a regular basis so everyone remembers. Also, be sure to check batteries on smoke detectors often, and change when needed.

Great contest! Thanks

Mark children’s bedroom windows, for easy identification for firefighters.

They say if you have bushes around your home to get rid of them or cut them real low because they give prowlers/burglars a great place to hide as they’re figuring out how to get into your home!

Tip: There is less chance of an accident if you avoid cooking in loosely fitted clothing. Remember when cooking to roll up your sleeves.

I always wear a cute cherries 50s apron..no sleeves required..lol…thanks, Zoe

use flammable liquids only in a well ventilated area.

never leave candles unattended.

have lights set on motion detectors outside the home ,and this may sound obvious, but always lock your doors, even if you are just going out for a short while!

create a fire safety checklist!
thanks!
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Great site! I realized my family does not have a fire safety plan, nor do we practice it regularly! I will be talking to my husband this evening about it! Thanks for spotlighting this! Great giveaway, too! Thanks for offering it! I love the idea of a carbon monoxide detector too! I’m a subscriber!
~Tanya
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Create a fire safety check list that involves the whole family!
Thanks for such a useful prize!

Keep a flashlight near your bed

Oh. We do this one - use motion detectors on your lights.

Sometimes the simplest things are the most important - like “Be Prepared by having emergency medical supplies at hand.” I’ve been meaning to create a custom emergency kit to have on-hand!

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avoid situations that may cause a fire, like cooking with loosely hanging clothing

Be ready for anything. Be sure your kids know how to get out and away in case of fire.

One tip is to make sure that curtains and papers can’t blow into candles. I always make sure that those things aren’t nearby, but I never thought about them blowing into a candle before.

Although we may think of lightening safety when we are outdoors, we may overlook the dangers lightening presents when in the house. For safety, avoid showering or doing the dishes during storms as lightening travels all too well through water. Also, be careful with electrical appliances.

Thanks for a fun (& useful!) contest!

I think that the site reminded me of the importance of having a plan of what to do in case of a fire. We talk about what we need to do in case of a fire about once a year. Guess we need to update it more often

Reducing your risk of a fire seems pretty basic, but I’m sure there is stuff around my house that could be fixed or changed.

Put up a carbon monoxide detector in your laundry room and kitchen if you have gas appliances.

Hi, They talk about knowing “seasonal fire hazards” and prevention techniques! Please enter me in your fantastic giveaway drawing. Thanks,Cindi

“Consider a one-foot fire safety zone for your candles, and be aware of anything that might blow in the path of the candle.”
This one rings home as my wife loves burning candles.

I added you to my bloglines does that count!?

And I checked the HomeHero website and I like the part about involving the whole family. We have recently committed to having a fire drill quarterly, so the whole family has to be involved!

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Make it a habit for you and your family to begin each season with a review of the appropriate seasonal fire safety hazards and prevention techniques.

You can never be too safe in your home.

Candles are popular for the pleasant ambiance they provide, but they can easily cause a house fire if you’re not careful. The HomeHero site mentions to always make sure candles are in secure holders. Please count me in, for a chance to win. Thank you.

During the holidays, a real Christmas tree should be watered daily and lights and decorations should be checked thoroughly for damage.

make a fire safety plan and go over it .

Have a fire extinguisher in a good spot in case you need it!!!

We have a fireplan too, and we review it with the kids every few months. Better safe than later sorry

Have a one-foot fire safety zone for your candles.

One of the easiest things you can do to prevent a garage fire is keep the area clean.

really need this

Thousands of accidents and injuries occur each year because of cooking outdoors, gasoline powered lawn equipment and fireworks. Gasoline is highly flammable and should always be used with extreme caution. Children should be supervised when any fire is present and fire safety authorities remind us that fireworks should only be handled by a responsible adult.

Having a fire plan is important. We have a carbon monoxide detector, but I’d give this one to my parents.

One of Homehero’s saftey tips is to Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly. Good idea!

Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly because safety at hand can provide you and your loved ones a greater peace of mind.

I already subscribe to your feed. *Thanks* for the giveaway!

I think the most important tip is to have a plan that EVERYONE in the family knows!

Make sure that you don’t just turn off the gas grill. Turn off the propane tank as well.

Thanks for the chance.

One of their tips is to have at least one smoke detector is located on every floor of your home.

Have a smoke detector and make sure the batteries are working.

Make a fire saftey plan and practice it.

always check the stove.

One of the many fire safety tips is “Fire experts remind us to keep grills at least three feet away from the house, plants and other objects and avoid cooking under eaves or low hanging branches.”

everyone should make a fire safety plan. would love to win!

Learm how to use candles safely.

get a smoke detector and check the batteries regularly. and make an escape plan!!

Have an escape plan that the whole family knows in case of an emergency

I would love to win this for my fiance who is always worried about these things!

I hadnt thought before about the dangers of long loose sleeves when cooking. Its true though,I have had them hook on pan handles and almost spill hot liquids and could easily catch fire also. They recommend tight fitting sleeves when cooking.

Fire Safety Checklist
Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.

Have an emergency escape plan that everyone is aware of.

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I choose the tip a tip out of “prevention first” and that was to have a fire safety checklist, that teaches everyone what to do. The reason I choose that one is because if you go over a plan, practice, then you have a better chance at savng everyone.

make a fire escape plan and fire safety checklist to keep your family prepared.

Have a fire escape plan and make sure everyone knows the plan.

Unplug small appliances when not in use and unneeded things when on vacation.

my tip that I found was….involve your children in your fire prevention plan.

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Lock all your doors and windows when leaving the house.

Have fire extinguishers handy. But they’re no good if you don’t have the pressure checked every year or so!

never leave items on the stairs

Always have and practice and re-practice a family home safety plan.

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we go over an escape route, where to go, what to do etc…every 6 months. We also keep all pertinent documents out of the house in case of a fire.

Create a fire check list. Great giveaway.

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Don’t cook in loose-fitting clothing, it’s a fire danger.
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Use a wet dishtowel instead of water to put out a pan fire (AFTER turning the stove off).

I burn a lot of candles so the candle safety tip was most helpful to me.

never leave candles burning unattended.

Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly because safety at hand can provide you and your loved ones a greater peace of mind.

I’d love to win this for my dad and mom cause one of their smoke detectors just freaked out and broke the other day, this would be so perfect!! Please enter me!

Create a home safety fire plan that involves the whole family.

nice

The number of fires started by candles almost doubles during December each year

Wow.

I make sure to check the batteries in the smoke alarm every season.

Mental note: I need to remember to not grill within 3 feet of the garage or plants. Or under branches that could burn.

Inspect and maintain you outdoor grill to prevent fires. Thanx for the contest.

Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.

sounds great

Consider using flashlights instead of candles during emergencies.

Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly because safety at hand can provide you and your loved ones a greater peace of mind.

Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family,we have had a few deaths recently in our area from carbon poisoning,thanks for such a wonderful contest an eye opener

I picked the hint…“Most gas grill fires and explosions are caused by gas leaks, blocked tubes, and overfilled propane tanks.â€?…because we use propane a whole lot in the summer.

We live in a trailer which is obviously a very confined space. We have learned to check our monitors constantly as we use propane as a source of energy.

Good luck to all.

all smoke detectors need to be tested monthly

Thanks!

Don’t wake up dead from CO

Practice fire drills will smaller children so they will know better what to do.

need this!

test your smoke detectors monthly

I need to replace mine. It broke last week.

Thank goodness for all the safety items!

This would be a great gift. He usually gets Home Depot gift cards and he spends once a week end day there.

this one looks easier to use than the one we have now, great idea

Have an escape plan. Most importantly have a specific meeting place outside so everyone can be counted.

I would love this!

Consider using flashlights instead of candles during emergencies

“Fire safety prevention suggests we should clean the lint trap with each load. Also, fire safety authorities reminds us to check the vent piping and clean if needed at least once a year to avoid a dangerous buildup of dust and lint.”

always burn candles in holders and make sure that the surface that the candle is on won’t burn.
that was very informative.

i subscribed to my feed

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Make a fire safetry plan and practice it regularly. Great advice, I think I need to do this with my son!

The tip I learned - Consider making a fire escape plan that identifies at least two exits from each room of your house and includes a safe outside meeting place for the entire family to congregate.

very helpful tips from everyone, would love to win this for my husband!

“Odorless, colorless, tasteless and non-irritating, carbon monoxide injures people each year without warning.” That’s scary I wonder if I should place mine near the gas logs after reading that passage. Great giveaway!!

Practice your plan often!

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what a great gift. each home should have more than 1 of these co2 detectors in.

We live in earthquake country so we make sure to keep flashlights in every room of the house. In the bathrooms we keep them under the counter. In each of the rooms they’re under the bed.

Great prize!!! I would love to win!!

Preparation is Key
We all think our homes are safe. We often do activities to improve its condition and long-term value, but how fire safe is your home today? The purpose of this section is to help you identify and learn ways you can address that question. The best way to start is to prepare a checklist and have a plan.

Make a fire safetry plan and practice it regularly

Reduce the Fear

Teach your children the importance of staying calm.

I’ve been meaning to buy one of these for awhile, but winning one would be even better. Thanks for the chance!

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A way to help prevent fires, which are dangerous to all of us. We should all develop a plan in case of a home fire, including escape routes from everywhere in the house and other pertinent and potentially life-saving information And be sure not to forget your pets!

develope and escape plan

make a home fire escape plan

Create a fire escape plan and fire safety checklist to keep your family prepared

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we have a special meeting area just in case.

thanks for the contest!

“Keep the whole family involved in fire safety awareness and prevention by having a UL registered fire extinguisher close at hand.”

Thanks for the giveaway!

make a home fire escape plan

Be smart and take every Safety measure you can to protect your family and pets. Saving lives should be a top priority in your home.

this would be perfect.

This is a wonderful prize to win i live in a trailor with 2 little girls and this would be a fantastic prize to win for the safety of my girls.Thanks

Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly because safety at hand can provide you and your loved ones a greater peace of mind.

On candle fires, they suggest not burning candles in bedroom. If you do make sure you extinguish before going to bed.

Make sure everybody knows it’s OK to break a window with a chair or whatever to get out.

What a great giveaway.

Best prize for your Home safety!

Always turn off circuit breakers your self don’t rely on some one else to do it for you to prevent possible shock

Prepare a checklist and have a plan. Have a place for everyone to meet outside the house!

Safe handling and maintenance of heating equipment should be a key part of your family’s wintertime safety awareness and preparation. Start by having your furnace inspected by a professional.

Husband would love this prize. Great contest!

I like the tip about making an escape plan for your home in case of fire. It is also a good idea to practice it.

We had a fire recently-not major, but still very scary. I was so glad we had a fire extinguisher! I had to get another and would like to have 2 even though my house is small. I am going to make sure my children know how to use it, just in case. I appreciate your advice about that and other prevention topics. It is so important! I’m proof of that!

Never use water to try to extinguish a grease fire

Consider using flashlights instead of candles during emergencies.

every house should have one-especially here in cali

Fireworks are exciting but risky and are best left to the professionals at commercial exhibitions only.

Changing batteries on your smoke alarms during time change is an easy way to remember for me. Thank ou for the great contest!

always be prepared by having a plan and not thinking that it couldn’t happen to you. plan an escape route.

Always clean out your dryer lint after each load. Also check the hoses for lint periodically.

With summer fast approaching, I don’t think we can stress how important it is to keep children safe around water. That even includes buckets of water and kids can actually drown in a bucket of water. I know someone who almost did.

Create a fire escape plan and fire safety checklist to keep your family prepared.

This has always been important to our family.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Be Prepared by having emergency medical supplies at hand.

create a fire escape plan and fire safety checklist for your home and family.

The house is getting a gas heating system, and I could use the carbon monoxide detector.

Every family should have an escape plan.

My wife harasses me because I left the gas stove on for two days while we were out of town. I made biscuits for breakfast and then left for a soccer tournament. So my fire safety tip is remember to turn off the stove.

get a set of fire steps that you can use to leave the 2nd floor of the house if you are ever in a fire.

Every family should have an escape plan.

Tip: set up an escape plan and make sure everyone knows it!

be prepared by having an escape route that the whole family knows.

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Great giveaway! Tip: Prepare a checklist and have a plan. Have a place for everyone to meet outside the house.

The escape route tip is the one I love the most!
Thanks for this great giveaway!

Be sure to make a fire safety plan…..you always need to know your quickest exit and what to do if your exit is blocked.

Consider covering fireplace openings with metal or glass fire safety screens and keeping any flammable objects at least three feet from the fireplace.
This is a real good tip

This would be such a great gift for my hubby! Things have been tight here (like everyone else I guess) and I’ve been struggling to figure out what to give him, but what man couldn’t find something at home depot! LOL! Good luck to all!!!

With the new fad of candles comes the worry of all things that can happen. A friend of ours had a pretty glass candle in her bathroom, while she went into kitchen to cook. the glass broke and started a fire in her bathroom.
I now use the plug in candle warmers, no fire and you still can smell the scents. Would like to have your prize to keep my family safe.
Thank you..

The escape route plan

Love to win.

Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly because safety at hand can provide you and your loved ones a greater peace of mind.

I like their tip about candles - to keep a one-foot safety zone

Hvae a good smoke alarm and fire extinguisher.

Gas connections for furnaces, gas dryers and hot water tanks are a potential hazard that can be eliminated by professional installation and periodic inspection and maintenance

Make a fire escape plan with at least two exits from each room of your house and a safe outside meeting place for the family to meet.

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I sure could use this.

Water your Christmas tree daily to keep it moist - this protects it from drying out and catching on fire.

Create a fire escape plan and fire safety checklist to keep your family prepared. This is a good tip for me because I have a two story house and if a fire started downstairs we could be trapped. It made me think and I have to figure out an escape route.

Consider a one-foot fire safety zone for your candles

set up an escape plan

have a fire safety plan. make sure everyone in the family knows how to use fire extinguisher. thanks for the contest.

Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly

There is less chance of an accident if you avoid cooking in loosely fitted clothing. Remember when cooking to roll up your sleeves.

Have a family fire escape plan. I sure would like this smoke and carabon monoside alarm and gc.

Reduce the risk of a fire from a space heater by keeping it at least 3 feet away from anything that will burn, like drapes, newspaper, etc.

Fact: Each year more than 8,000 Americans are injured by gas grill fires or fireworks. Most gas grill fires and explosions are caused by gas leaks, blocked tubes, and overfilled propane tanks. Check your tank, hoses and valves with soapy water to expose any leaks.

Now I have something to show my husband about our grill. I learned something new.

Consider a one-foot fire safety zone for your candles

Would love this for my hubby for Fathers day

“Have a Fire Escape plan”.

We have actually taught our 4 year old to get out of the house and NOT hide or come looking for us. God forbid we were already dead or not concious, I would rather her be outside alive than standing next to our bed trying to get us out.

creat a fire safety checklist. Also be aware of seasonal hazards i.e twice as many fires started be candles in the month of December/

If you wear loose fitting clothing while cooking, you are more at risk for a fire hazard. Remember to roll up your sleeves!
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test your young kids on what to say on 911 call every once in awhile, don’t assume teaching them once and having it perfect then is enough.

Develop a fire safety checklist that everyone knows and participates in.

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Involve your children in fire prevention awareness by letting them help you identify fire safety hazards around your house. As part of your fire safety exercises, plan an inspection that they can participate in. You might want to stress to them that if they see a hazard, they should notify you immediately as correcting the problem themselves could be dangerous.

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I really like the tip about creating a fire safety checklist. That way not just Mom or Dad, but the whole family is on the same page in case of an emergency.

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To always test your smoke detectors on a monthly basis

Protect Your Family: Educate your entire family on the importance of fire safety awareness and prevention.

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Be prepared by having emergency medical supplies on hand. That is so important! Always make sure you have a first aid kit in an accessable place. We have ours in the kitchen. Thanks for the chance.

We created a fire plan and practice it a few times a year. Our kids know to go to the neighbor’s house in case we get separated due to a house emergency.

the alarm and gift card would come real handy since our granddaughter is living with us right now.

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If you spill on the floor clean it up before continuing so you dont slip and fall

Integrate fire extinguishers throughout the apartment and make them easy to get to and placed in areas where everyone can see them.

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consider getting a weather alert radio

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Practice prevention but prepare for the worst. Plan now to escape.
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Be prepared by having an escape plan that everyone in the family knows and practices.

I love the idea of a fire escape plan, we always had one growing up. Now we live in a home with a fireplace and since Kai was born I never thought about it. Now that she is a little older I do think it’s time for a plan. They are all great tips but this is the one I am taking with me.

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get a voice alert carbon monoxide detector

Have a plan and pratice it often,.

Would love to win this for my husband who takes step-parenting to a great level, disspellin any myths about it.

I’d love to win this, we really need this in our home.

One of their tips is to create a checklist that involves the whole family.

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Create a fire plan and practice several times a year.

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Make a fire safety plan and practice fire drills.

Make sure the house that you purchase has glass or a screen of some sort on both your front and back door, so if someone were to knock on your door or ring your doorbell, you would be able to see the person. Where as if it were solid wood, you would never know who you are opening your door to.

Make a fire safety plan and practice fire drills.

Tip: Fire safety plan for the entire family with practice runs. . . something we need to do with the kids now that they are older.

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Here’s one tip: There is less chance of an accident if you avoid cooking in loosely fitted clothing. Remember when cooking to roll up your sleeves.
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I am into prevention and I like this tip about the entire family knowing about fire safety and prevention and the use of fire extingishers! “We want you to have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you and your family are educated in fire safety prevention and responsiveness. Be prepared to respond to home fire accidents and other emergencies with fire safety knowledge and confidence by always having smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home. It is also good practice to have UL registered fire extinguishers close at hand and make sure everyone in your family has been taught how to use them properly.”

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Be prepared by having an escape plan that everyone in the family knows and practices.ty!! 4 the contest!

What a useful and essential prize this is! I learned a lot by reading all of the tips at HomeHero today! The tip I am planning to incorporate this weekend is to cover unused outlets with child safety covers because I have 3 young children running around and I did not realize this is a potential hazard for them!

i wave 13 cat’s and would die if i lost them in a fire………

Practice your plan is one tip

Keep the dryer vent cleaned out; wear fire retardant clothing when cooking out; and have a fire ladder ready as we do attached to our upper bathroom window if need as an escape from the upstairs bedrooms. Thanks SW

At the first of every month test smoke alarms, place skid mats under loose rugs, have rails on one side or both of any steps or stairs, change air filters monthly, no smoking in your home, have chimneys cleaned out yearly, read warning labels on all purchases and inform your children. I had my insurance agent to come to my house and go over everything with me that is a danger. Once you take care of those dangers invite them back, some agents will reduce you insurance rate.

Eliminate the silent fire hazards in your home. Towels, food packaging and potholders can burn so make a point to keep these and other flammable items away from your stove top and oven.

Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.

We know our smoke alarm works after my husband set them off while cooking. I’ve always wanted a carbon monoxide detector, though. We have an old gas space heater/furnace in our hallway. I have no idea if it could put out anything like that. It would also be good to have around in case we have another hurricane and have to use the generator. We keep it out on the back porch and run an extension cord, but I still worry about it.

Safety Tip: Protect Your Family:
Educate your entire family on the importance of fire safety awareness and prevention.

i would love to give this as a gift. such a useful gift!

Get a dog. THey are great protection.

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Cooking with gas is cooking with fire, so be careful not to expose your clothing to a lighted burner. Keep a close watch on what’s on the stove and in the oven. Also keep a fire extinguisher close at hand.

Have an escape plan that everyone knows

Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.

Discuss fire safety habits with your children.

One thing I havn’t thought about recently is that we should get a fire ladder for our room. I’ve lived in this house since I can remember and my room overlooks the garage roofs of our condo unit. My mom taught me if there was a fire to go out the window and climb off the roof (I can reach the fence with my feet if I hang off the edge). That’s always been fine for me, but now that we have a 2 year old and a 3 month old, it’s not as easy as hanging off the roof and dropping onto the fence. I know what I’m buying this weekend. Thanks for the reminder!

Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.

Lots of useful tips there. Thanks!

keep a fire extinquisher handy - we have one in the kitchen and one in the laundry room!

We once had fire in the oven. Some family members were not aware of what to do. Extinguish the fire by closing the oven door. Since then we practice our FIRE SAFETY EXIT PLAN.

make sure that you have a plan in place.. its best to be prepared for the worst

My hubby would LOVE this!

Keeping towels and potholders away from stove tops is a good tip

Establish a Fire Safety Checklist

always remember to shut the stove off after using it, never walk away from the stove when it’s on. Never smoke in bed.

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The one tip I like is Consider the hazards that change with the seasons. I like this tip because I think more people should be aware of how dangerous lighting truly is and should do more to protect their homes from it. I want to do more to protect the home I live in from it. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.

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Candles, particularly in the presence of children, represent a real danger. Fire safety experts remind us to be careful when mounting and placing candles. It will go a long way toward reducing the risk. Children should never be left alone or unattended with burning candles.

Despite growing up with a firefighter for a DAD, my husband managed to catch his parents closet on fire when he was a young boy. Now that we have children of our own, we know how important it is to only have a working smoke detector but to be aware of young children and their interest in matches, lighters, ect. Sometimes, the warning could be too late!

Make a fire safety plan and practice it regularly

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Don’t use candles in the bedroom. That’s one I enforce in my home.

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