National Fire Safety Week Oct 6-12

Fire Safety Week Tips

By Jeri Wagner 

During National Fire Prevention Week, October 6 - 12, 2013 attention is focused on promoting fire safety and prevention; however we should practice fire safety all year long. Many potential fire hazards go undetected because people simply do not take steps to fireproof their home. 

In the event of a fire, your pets need protection as much as the rest of the family. Here is a list of some things you can do in your home… 

·         Be sure you have working smoke detectors on every level of the home.

·         Have an emergency exit plan that includes your pets, and practice the plan regularly.

·         Make sure pets always wear identification.

·         Research a safe place to take your pets.

·         Assemble a disaster kit.

·         Give a key to a trusted neighbor.

·         Ask your local fire department if they carry pet oxygen masks on their fire trucks.

·         Listen to your dog!

·         Prevent fires from happening.

·         Learn about Red Paw - The Red Paw Emergency Relief Team is an emergency services, nonprofit organization that works in conjunction with the American Red Cross, to provide emergency transport, shelter, and veterinary care to animals involved in residential fires. 

Please click here for a full list of tips to help you prevent fires and know what to do if a fire breaks out. 

Jeri Wagner is a dog behavioral therapist and master trainer with Bark Busters Home Dog Training. Bark Busters’ natural training system leverages the same communications methods – body language and voice control – that dogs follow as part of their instinctive pack mentality. All training takes place in the home where the problems generally occur. In every market where Bark Busters is established, a majority of veterinarians familiar with the technique recommend the company’s services. For more information, call 1-877-500 BARK (2275) or visit www.barkbusters.com. 

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