Fire Safety Checklist: 

The Gallup Fire Department would like to offer the following Fire Safety Checklist for you and your family.

Can You Answer Yes to Each of the Questions Below? 

• Do you have smoke detectors in kitchen, bedrooms, on each floor?
• Have you checked the detector batteries in the last 6 months?
• Do you have enough fire extinguishers?
• Have you checked the fire extinguishers in the last 6 months?
• Have stored flammable materials carefully?
• Are exits clear and doors and windows easy to open for a quick escape?
• Do you have a family escape plan and have you practiced this?

Look For Warning Signs -- These May Be Fire Hazards 

• Dimming lights, tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses
• Hot electrical cords or plugs or exposed wires and old cords
• Burning smells
• Gas odors

Do 

• Have a family plan to get out of the house in case of a fire with a designated meeting place outside.
• Store flammable materials safely (away from the home and small children.)
• Use a licensed electrician for repairs.
• Test cigarette butts, fireplace ashes, and burnt matches before throwing away.

Don’t 

• Leave anything burning unattended or appliances on when not present.
• Overload electrical outlets.
• Smoke in bed.

What To Do In Case of a Fire: 

• Get Out and Stay Out: Family meeting place outside.
• Touch doors to see if they’re hot before opening.
• Stay low and go.
• If your cloths or hair catch fire STOP, DROP, and ROLL.
• Call 911.