SAFETY CORNER
OCTOBER 2025
Home Fire Safety – Don’t Get Burned This Fall
October 6-12 is National Fire Prevention Week
Fall is here—cooler temperatures, shorter days, and home heating season. While the changing season brings cozy fires and warm homes, it also increases the risk of house fires. This National Fire Prevention Week, Curry Construction is highlighting key steps to keep your home and family safe from fire hazards.
Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Smoke and CO detectors save lives—but only if they work.
- Test monthly: Press the test button to ensure alarms are working.
- Replace batteries annually: Even if alarms seem fine, fresh batteries reduce risk.
- Upgrade old units: Detectors more than 10 years old should be replaced.
Fire Extinguisher Basics
A fire extinguisher can stop a small fire from becoming a disaster.
- Keep one on every level: Especially near the kitchen and garage.
- Know the PASS technique:
- Pull the pin
- Aim at the base of the fire
- Squeeze the handle
- Sweep side to side
- Check pressure and condition: Make sure gauges are in the green and inspect for damage.
Home Heating Safety
Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in the fall and winter.
- Keep space heaters 3 feet away from anything flammable (furniture, curtains, bedding).
- Inspect furnaces and chimneys: Have a professional clean and inspect annually.
- Turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed.
Fire Escape Plans
Knowing how to get out safely is just as important as preventing a fire.
- Map two exits from every room: Windows or doors should be accessible and easy to open.
- Practice with your family: Run fire drills, even in the daytime or on weekends.
- Designate a meeting place: Make sure everyone knows where to gather outside your home.
- Designate a meeting place: Make sure everyone knows where to gather outside your home.
Quick Builder’s Fall Fire Safety Checklist
- Test and replace batteries in smoke/CO detectors
- Inspect fire extinguishers and know how to use them
- Keep space heaters and heating equipment safe and maintained
- Practice your home fire escape plan with your family
Bottom line: Fires can happen quickly, but preparation saves lives. Take time this fall to check your detectors, review your escape plan, and maintain heating equipment. A little prevention now keeps you and your loved ones safe all season long.
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