If you are like us, we love our companions, our four legged friends. We don't want to see harm come to them so it's really important as responsible pet owners to take actions to prevent our pets from starting fires as well as prevent them from being hurt in a fire.
Ways to prevent Fido & Kitty from starting an accidental fire:
- Never leave a pet unattended around an open flame. Pets are curious in nature and are attracted to cooking appliances, candle flames and fires. Use flameless candles, which remove the danger associated with your pet knocking the lit candle over.
- Never leave glass food/water bowls sitting out on wooden decks. In the summer especially, the sun can heat up and filter through the water, which 'could' ignite the wooden deck.
- We also recommend removing knobs on stove or at least cover them so your furry critter can not move them, igniting a fire.
- Check your residence for any exposed wiring that your pet may be tempted to chew on. Not only could this cause a fire, it will certainly harm them in other ways.
Ways to keep Fido, Kitty, etc. safer in the event of a fire:
- Alert firefighters to the presence of pet(s) in the home with the use of "Save My Pet" stickers/decals that clearly indicate the type of pet you have and the number of pets. These stickers should be displayed on all doors and some windows. These stickers/decals must be kept up to date and REMOVED when you move or no longer require them. If firefighters know in advance that there are beloved pets inside, they will be more mindful when doing their searches. Stickers/decals can be obtained at your local Veterinarian's office or through your local Humane Society,
- Practice your fire escape home plans with your pets!
- Keep collars on pets and think about hanging leashes by the doors. Often pets will wait by doors and will try and run out when firefighters come in.
- If possible, a pet door does provide your pet with an escape route. If it's necessary to confine your pet to a kennel, think about placing that kennel in a room or area close to a door so firefighters can easily find them. *Keep in mind, pets are more likely to be harmed or even die in a fire when they are locked in a kennel or room.
- For your own piece of mind, take a mental note of where your pet likes to sleep or hide in case you must evacuate your home fast.
With a little preparation and planning, you can help us protect your beloved Fido & Kitty from fires and fire emergencies.
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Engineer aka: Chauffeur
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