Fireproof your pet with a safety plan

How to include your pets in your fire safety plan.

Nobody wants to think about a pet getting caught in a fire. But preparing for this type of emergency is one of the best ways of ensuring a happy outcome for you and your animal companions. That is why every family needs to include any pets in their fire safety plan.

Like people, the first step in fire safety for animals is prevention. If you do everything you can to keep your pet from accidentally starting a fire, there's less chance you – or they – will ever have to deal with such an emergency. Here are some critical steps to take to help safeguard your home and animals against pet-started accidents.

Of course, all these steps do not guarantee that you will never have to deal with a fire. Should such a situation occur, always evacuate as quickly as possible by the nearest possible exit. Collect your pet on the way out if you can do so without delaying your own exit, but NEVER re-enter a burning building to rescue a pet. What should you do? Include your pet in your safety plan of what to do in case a fire does break out. This includes:

Chances are you will never have to deal with a fire in your home. But by taking these steps, you can further reduce the risk. Should a fire break out, having a plan helps you know what to do so you can stay calm and focus on helping your pet escape, too.

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