How To Keep Pets Safe From House Fires

11/8/2021 (Permalink)

How to keep pets safe during a fire

The American Kennel Club shared some great tips to keep our fur babies safe from a home/business fire. Molly, our very own SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County dog, comes with us to work almost every day! When I read these tips, I knew I wanted to share them with you so you can keep your pets safe too.

Tips to Keep Pets Safe from House Fires:

• Extinguish Open Flames – Pets are generally curious and will investigate cooking appliances, candles, or even a fire in your fireplace. Ensure your pet is not left unattended around an open flame and make sure to thoroughly extinguish any open flame before leaving your home.
• Pet Proof the Home – Take a walk around your home and look for areas where pets might start fires inadvertently, such as stove knobs, loose wires, and other potential hazards.
• Secure Young Pets – Especially with young puppies, keep them confined away from potential fire-starting hazards when you are away from home.
• Keep Pets Near Entrances – When leaving pets home alone, keep them in areas or rooms near entrances where firefighters can easily find them.
• Practicing Escape Routes with Pets – Keep collars and leashes at the ready in case you have to evacuate quickly with your pet or firefighters need to rescue your pet.
• Since Pets Left Alone Can’t Escape a Burning Home – Use monitored smoke detectors that are connected to a monitoring center, providing an added layer of protection beyond battery-operated smoke alarms.
• Affix a Pet Alert Window Cling – Write down the number of pets inside your house and attach the static cling to a front window. This critical information saves rescuers time when locating your pets. You can obtain a free window cling by going to the American Kennel Club website.
• Keep Your Information Updated – Firefighters are familiar with pet alert window clings so keep the number of pets listed on them updated. Knowing the accurate number of pets in the house aids rescuers in finding all of your pets.

Keeping your pets safe should be a top priority, so don’t delay when getting your window cling, and practicing emergency routes. As always, SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County is proud to be your local fire restoration specialist, so give us a call if you ever experience a fire in your home. 

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