Yes No
Are your smoke alarms 10 years old or more?
Smoke alarms 10 years old or more should be replaced.
Yes No
Can you hear your smoke alarms? Can you hear them while
you are sleeping?
If not, smoke alarms are available for people who are deaf or hard
of hearing. Contact your local re agency for more information.
Yes
No
Do you have home re sprinklers?
If possible, chose to live in a home with re sprinklers. If you’re
moving, make sure your home has a home re sprinkler system.
Home Fire Escape Plan
Yes No
Do you have a home re escape plan?
Know two ways out of every room and two ways out of your home.
In the event of a re, safely exit your home. Do not go back in
for family, pets, or personal items. Once outside, call your local
emergency number from a neighbor’s phone or a cell phone. If you
must escape through smoke, stay low – cleaner air is near the oor.
Practice your home re escape plan.
Yes No
Do your doors and windows open easily?
Make sure you can open all doors and windows easily. Security
bars should be equipped with quick-release devices. Make sure
furniture and other heavy objects are not blocking your exits.
Yes No
Do you have a telephone in your bedroom?
Having a telephone in your bedroom is a good idea in case you are
trapped by re and can’t get out quickly.
Yes No
Do you have limited mobility?
Develop your escape plan based on your abilities and practice it to
make sure you can do it. Teach everyone in your household (and
your neighbors) about assistance you may need. If possible, your
bedroom should be located on the rst oor of your home so you
can escape faster during an emergency.
Oregon State Police • Ofce of State Fire Marshal
4760 Portland Road NE • Salem, OR 97305-1760
503-934-8266 • osfm.ce@state.or.us
For life threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1
For information about re prevention and safety, contact your local re agency
or visit: www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/CommEd_SR_Program.shtml.