{"id":5372,"date":"2018-10-12T19:43:09","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T19:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-fires-at-home-in-victoria-bc\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:32:11","slug":"how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-fires-at-home-in-victoria-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-fires-at-home-in-victoria-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce the Risk of Fire at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/10\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-40.png\" alt=\"Someone turning on a smoke detector | How to Reduce the Risk of Fire at Home | Comfort Keepers Victoria | BLOG POST\" class=\"wp-image-6469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/10\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-40.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/10\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-40-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/10\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-40-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/10\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-40-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Every Senior in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About Residential Fire Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Reduce the Risk of Fire<\/strong> | You can reduce your home fire risk through awareness and simple changes in your home environment. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) teaches about household fires, their typical origins, and how to reduce the risk for yourself or a loved one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Home fires are devastating, leading to life-changing injuries and loss of life, as well. The financial losses from the power of destructive fires are staggering. However, there are ways to decrease the risk of fire in your home or the home of a loved one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2b285f;text-align: left\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Consider the following 11 fire safety tips from NFPA:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #1. Smoke alarms:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Smoke alarms should be installed all around a home, on each level, inside and around all bedrooms or sleeping areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #2. Test smoke alarms:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Home smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month, and batteries should be replaced at least once a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #3. Replace smoke alarms:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Discard any old smoke alarms over 10 years old and replace them with new ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #4. Cooking best practices:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">When cooking in the kitchen, don\u2019t leave unless you turn off burners and appliances. Be especially mindful when frying, grilling, or broiling food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #5. Fire extinguishers:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Keep the fire extinguisher easily accessible in the kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #6. Candle safety:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Blow out burning candles before leaving a room or preparing for sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #7. Paraphernalia:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Hide or lock up matches and lighters so they aren\u2019t in reach of children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #8. Cords:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Check electrical cords for cracks or damage and replace them if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #9. Space heaters:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Keep room heaters at least 3 feet away from furniture, clothing, curtains, bedding, etc., and turn them off before retiring for the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #10. No smoking:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">If you have family or friends who smoke, ask them to go outside when they light up and provide them with sturdy, deep ashtrays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Tip #11. Fire escape plan:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Make a plan for a fire escape and rehearse it at least twice a year. Keep in mind any special needs or handicaps, too. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\">If a fire does occur, get out of the building before calling for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Many times, home fires could be prevented. Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> can assess your senior&#8217;s home for safety and whether it is a healthy environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Victoria, BC, is Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firstly, if you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. We offer senior care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria Provides In-Home Elderly Care Services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aging in place means keeping seniors happy and healthy at home. Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> trained caregivers provide seniors with the highest quality of life possible. In particular, our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/senior-care-services\/interactive-caregiving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Interactive Caregiving\u2122<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> system provides care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria In-Home Caregivers Can Help with Interactive Caregiving\u2122<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients&#8217; needs. Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit. Our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Senior Homecare in Victoria, BC<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our unique services offer families respite care, overnight care, personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care. To learn more, contact the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Comfort Keepers Victoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria is Proud to Provide Senior Care and Home Care Services to Keep Seniors Safe in Their Homes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are searching for home care near you, we can help! Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria can provide home care for Victoria and surrounding areas. Service territory includes Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Quality and Accredited Respite Care for British Columbia Families<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria has achieved Exemplary Standing accreditation from <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/accreditation.ca\/\"><b>Accreditation Canada<\/b><\/a><b>. This accreditation, a rigorous evaluation of organizational processes, policies, and procedures against established quality standards by industry experts, signifies that Comfort Keepers&#8217; offices have successfully met or surpassed the stringent benchmarks for Home Care companies as defined by Accreditation Canada.<\/b><\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Every Senior in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About Residential Fire Prevention Reduce the Risk of Fire | You can reduce your home fire risk through awareness and simple changes in your home environment. 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