Fire Safety Products

The holidays are upon us and that means it’s time to make sure your home is safe from accidental fires. The most important fire safety measure in any home is to have working smoke detectors.

Ultimate Smoke Alarm
First Alert makes an interesting smoke alarm for under $30 that actually lets you check it and turn it on and off with any standard TV remote. Great for seniors or anyone with tall ceilings, users can deactivate a false alarm without climbing up a ladder and also check batteries periodically by simply pointing remote towards the detector and holding button for five seconds. www.firstalert.com

Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fewer than 40 percent of homes have a carbon monoxide detector. CO is the invisible killer. You need a carbon monoxide detector in your house. You can find a good carbon monoxide detector for under $30.

Fire Extinguishers
There is no such thing as a generic fire extinguisher; they come in 3 flavors or grades. Some are good for wood and paper fires, some are good for grease fires especially in the kitchen, and some are good for electrical fires --you want to make sure that you have the right kind of extinguisher for the room that your in.

Fire Blanket
A new product on the market is the Fire Blanket. This fireproof fabric can smother a small fire before it spreads or be wrapped around small children when escaping a house fire. It also sells for under $30.