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By *ubal1 OP Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
Domestic fires caused by faulty electrical goods, cooking or fuel incidents or occasional malice, seem to on the increase, when one looks at the reported incidences of elderly folk being killed by smoke, flames or carbon monoxide fumes.
Has anyone been affected by a domestic fire, and what precautions have you taken since the incident to ensure your safety. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I work at sea and nothing puts the fear up me, more than fire. I do fire fighting drills every 2 weeks with crew.
Fifi (firefighting) pumps (main and emergency) ran, two fire fighting hoses set up and tested. B.A equipment and fire suits test. Fire teams dressed in full B.A and FiFi gear, all while being timed . All smoke, heat alarms, fire dampers and ventilation shut offs tested too.
All fire extinguishers (19) and our Novac systems tested and stamped annually. |
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We did a house rewire and have put interlinked detectors in every room. I do worry about everyone being able to get out of 1st story windows though. It would be a terrifying jump (high ceilings so taller than regular height to jump from) |
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By *ubal1 OP Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
"We did a house rewire and have put interlinked detectors in every room. I do worry about everyone being able to get out of 1st story windows though. It would be a terrifying jump (high ceilings so taller than regular height to jump from)"
You might consider fitting escape ropes or an escape ladder from the room with the largest or the most accessible window.
Trading for escape from a home is difficult but use of a domestic trampoline and familiarisation is particularly beneficial. |
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Close family member's house burnt down about 10 years ago. No fatalities or injuries thankfully but lost pretty much all their worldly possessions. Took years to rebuild.
Doubt they've put any additional precautions in place though considering their attitude and lifestyle. 
I get the chimney swept regularly, boiler serviced regularly and have a carbon monoxide detector.
I should really invest in a couple of fire extinguishers. I would have first aid and emergency training (including fire) from a previous job.
I also remember a couple of near fires growing up, as my parents lit real candles on the Christmas tree. There was always a bucket of sand and a bucket of water close by in the event of  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have a horror of fire, especially one that might break out when all are asleep.
I worry about stairs being blocked. So I got two ladders that can be hooked over the window sills and dropped down the outside wall front and rear.
I have a fire blanket in the kitchen and one upstairs.
I keep key holes empty on the inside so that I can get in from outside by front / back / side doors if need be to get to kids or dog.
I casually remind the kids maybe once a year of our plan and where things are. Sometimes they'll bring it up themselves in chat about other things. It's just a normal thing in our house to have an emergency plan. I would hope it will never happen but if it did I would hope they have the calm confidence to get themselves to safety.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I may be wrong but aren’t smoke/ fire alarms mandatory in new builds and if you fully reworking existing houses. "
Yes, and a kitchen version for heat not smoke.
There are building regs for them. Any renovation on an older property will require them fitted to pass the plans and building control sign-off. |
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By *lameBoyMan
over a year ago
Enfield & Dublin |
The best advice is to close all doors at night and also during the day if you’re going to be out.
Smoke detectors on every level, linked if possible.
Know your eircode to give to the emergency service call taker.
Mark your house number clearly outside.
Do not cook when d*unk.
Do not charge big lithium ion batteries in the house (E-bikes etc)
Do not block exit routes with clutter.
Do not overload sockets.
Switch off appliances at the wall.
Do not use tumble dryers at night.
If you do have a fire or come across one, phone for the fire brigade immediately. Nothing is gained by delaying calling them. |
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Ah I have dogs ... better than any smoke alarm 
