Protect Your Family from Fires

Every year there are more than 500,000 serious residential fires reported to fire departments. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) more than 90 percent of these fires occur in one and two family houses, resulting in 4,000 deaths and property losses exceeding 4 billion dollars annually. Here are the products recommended to keep your family safe in case of fire.
 

The majority of home fire deaths happen at night and most often, it's due to smoke or poisonous gases, not the fire itself. You should install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Detectors should be placed on the ceiling or 6-8 inches below the ceiling, and away from air vents or registers.
 

Only 12% of people living in 2 or 3 story houses have a portable escape ladder and more troubling, few actually remember where they are stored. The PEARL ladder is designed for permanent installation directly beneath the windows you'll exit to escape from a fire, so it's there when you need it.