How to properly equip your home against fires

What safety materials can help me feel safer in the event of a fire? What are the right things to do to minimize the risk of fire in my home? What to do in case of fire ?

Install a smoke detector in your home

The  smoke detector  must be able to spot the first smoke. If detected, the detector will sound a powerful enough ringing to wake the inhabitants during their sleep. Smoke detectors usually work with batteries. It will regularly check the smooth operation to avoid any bad surprise. Call on specialists in the fields of  fire protection .

Firefighting equipment to have at home

It is better to have in your kitchen a fire blanket that will help you to smother a little start of fire while cooking.
Do you want to equip a  fire extinguisher  in your home? Then we recommend a water extinguisher with additive. It will be most appropriate in the majority of fire departures. In your car, however, you will need to install a powder extinguisher.

Emergency numbers in Luxembourg

112 is  the emergency number in Luxembourg . In case of emergency, do not forget to introduce yourself on the phone and give your precise coordinates. It will be good to also make an inventory of the situation to the emergency services.

Some good reflexes to avoid fires at home

- Do not overload the power strip type plugs
- Completely undo the cables of the extensions or vacuum cleaners to avoid heat friction
- Do not put flammable products near heat sources
- Do not smoke in bed

Good reflexes in case of fire

- Turn off the power if it is a start of electric
fire - Turn off the gas if it is a start of fire while cooking
- Evacuate quickly if you do not witness the fire
- Close doors and windows

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