Calgary fire reminding families to practice escape plan
Posted Oct 8, 2013 12:41 pm.
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It’s fire prevention week and the Calgary Fire Department is recommending every home owner organize an escape plan to get all residents, including kids, grandparents and pets, out of the house safely, in case of a fire.
Carol Henke with Calgary Fire says you should always have two escape options in case of a fire, and you must practice your escape plan.
“Then part of the plan needs to be, where is your meeting place? It needs to be a fixed place outside that the whole family is aware of and you all meet there and then call 9-1-1 from a safe phone,” she says.
The Calgary Fire Department says whether you rent or own, having working smoke alarms in the home are key.
The theme for this fire prevention week is aimed at preventing kitchen fires – and the top tip is to never leave your cooking unattended.
