Year after year, a considerable number of fires occur in the private housing sector: residential houses, bathhouses, sheds, and garages burn down. The causes are typical – improper wiring, violation of fire safety rules during the operation of electrical equipment, improper heating system design, overheating of stoves, careless handling of fire, etc.
Year after year, a considerable number of fires occur in the private housing sector: residential houses, bathhouses, sheds, and garages burn down. The causes are typical – improper wiring, violation of fire safety rules during the operation of electrical equipment, improper heating system design, overheating of stoves, careless handling of fire, etc. Many homeowners are in no hurry to fix faults in their homes, hoping for the best, a mindset that is sometimes only cured by a fire. Indeed, re-ignition in a private house is a rare occurrence, which suggests that people learn from their own mistakes, not from others'.
Those who have suffered from a fire know how difficult it is to be a fire victim: often, all that remains of property is what one managed to escape in. Previously, in villages, a new house was built for fire victims "by the whole community". It was considered a sacred duty to help fire victims with money or food. Sometimes, the neighbours of fire victims, innocent people, fare no better. Therefore, fire safety issues must be at the forefront for homeowners and tenants.
Rescuers remind citizens: to protect your property and life from fire emergencies, observe fire safety norms and rules. One of the best aids is an autonomous fire alarm (AFA). AFAs are installed in the central part of the ceiling of living rooms. The alarm casing should be cleaned of dust at least once a year using a vacuum cleaner or a hairdryer. The battery should also be replaced at least once a year. An autonomous fire alarm responds to smoke with a loud audible signal.
Take care of yourself and your loved ones: to avoid becoming a fire victim – install an AFA.