October is Fire Safety Month, and Jake the Safety Dog and E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety want to make sure your family is safe with these fire safety tips:

• Make sure you have a working smoke alarm
• Test your alarm monthly
  • Change batteries yearly
  • Replace alarm every ten years
• Have a smoke alarm in each bedroom and on each floor
  • Don’t put an alarm in the kitchen to reduce false alarms
• Call your local fire department’s non-emergency line with questions or concerns
• Review home escape plans
  • Have at least two exits that are easily accessible
  • Have a meeting place for the family