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How Your Association Can Promote Fire Safety in Your Community

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Posted by Camille Moore on Mar 29, 2023 3:30:00 PM

 

There are few disasters more devastating than a fire. A fire in one home can domino into a blaze threatening the whole community and displacing many residents in the association. 

Sometimes accidents can't be prevented, but if community education prevents even a single fire, it is well worth the money and resources to promote fire safety.

These are just a few ideas for promoting fire safety inside the association and the community. 

Have a Party

Your local fire department is a fantastic resource for all things fire safety. Many fire departments have everything you need to hold a community fire safety event. 

Often they have fun things to do for the kids, educational materials, and demonstrations on how fires start, how to extinguish different types of fires, and how to escape. 

Invite members of your neighborhood and the greater community to create a bonding experience while offering a fun and potentially life-saving resource to the neighborhood. 

Send Out Fire Newsletters

Mailing or emailing educational newsletters may be enough to make a difference. Include information in the newsletters like a personal fire escape plan, fire safety tips, and a checklist of fire safety gear every family should have in their home. 

Fire Safety Raffle

You can bring attention to the importance of fire safety by raffling off fire safety products like smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and escape ladders. 

The idea of winning free items will be enough to catch the attention of residents, and it may also spark them to go out and get these items even if they don't win the raffle. 

Check your local resources to see if you can get some of the items for free or at a discounted price. 

For example, some municipalities give away free smoke detectors in the name of safety, and you may be able to find a local hardware store owner that is willing to give you free products in exchange for promotion. 

Enforce Fire Rules and Laws

Your association should have a comprehensive set of rules for all residents that promote fire safety, like only burning in specific areas and not hoarding, which can lead to rapid blazes. 

Residents should also be aware of local fire laws and follow any instructions the local government has on outdoor burning. It is vital not just to have these rules but to enforce them with penalties to make residents understand the seriousness of fire safety. 

Annual Fire Drills

This could be a fun neighborhood activity once a year to see how families' fire safety plans work in action, but it is more aimed at multi-unit associations like condos. 

At least once a year, your association should conduct a fire drill, just like at a school to remind residents how to respond in the event of an actual fire. 

Lead By Example

Regularly inspect fire safety equipment like sprinklers and smoke alarms in common areas, and ensure that your fire extinguishers are regularly checked and charged as needed. 

In addition, have emergency escape signage prominently displayed in common areas to direct residents to the safest exits in case of emergency. 

Save Lives and Money

In a perfect world, you would never have to worry about a fire in the community, but unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world. 

There are so many causes of fires, from recklessness to nature, that the best we can do is use preventative measures where we can and be prepared in the case of an emergency. 

Promoting fire safety in your community will save money in the long run, but more importantly, it will save lives. 

Just a few simple acts will help your community be more prepared, and they will appreciate the measures the association takes to keep residents safe. For more ideas on how your association can help residents contact us for resources. 


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Camille Moore

Camille Moore

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