HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST
PRE-FIRE PLANNING YES NO
Have you planned at least two ways to get out of every room in your home?    
Do you keep exit routes clear in your home?    
Do you know how to notify your fire department quickly and correctly in case of fire?    
Do you have at least one fire extinguisher?    
Do you have working smoke detectors?    
HEATING AND COOKING YES NO
Are furnaces, stoves and smoke pipes kept in good repair and located far enough away from combustible walls and ceilings so they they do not create a hazard?  Use a fireplace screen to prevent sparks from flying.    
If you have portable space heaters in your home do you see that they are properly maintained and located?  Keep portable space heater away from people, curtains, and furniture.    
Do you have an annual inspection of your heating system?  Have heating equipment checked and cleaned each year.    
Do your sleeves get into things when you cook?  Wear tight-fitting clothing when you cook.    
Can you stop a cooking fire safely?  Smother a pan fire with a lid.  Never use water.  If cooking oil starts to smoke, turn down the heat.  Don't throw whatever's handy on the counter, such as dumping flour from the bag, on the fire (explosion!)    
ELECTRICITY YES NO
Do you see that extension cords are never run under rugs or hooked over nails?  Avoid using extension cords wherever possible (especially small-wired cords use with high-wattage appliances).    
Do you have several power strips or extension cords plugged into each other?    
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING YES NO
Do you keep rubbish cleaned out of the attic, basement, closets, garage and yard?  Sort and remove rubbish.  Don't store things near the furnace or heater.    
Are gasoline and other flammable liquids stored in safety cans, and dept well away from both heat and children?  Move flammable liquids away from heat.  Do not store flammable liquids in the home.  Keep them outside and away from the house in a separate building.  Don't fill a hot lawn mower or other motor; let it cool first.