Home is supposed to be the place where you feel safest. If your home needs new or replacement smoke alarms or fire extinguishers, don’t wait any longer to purchase them. If you can’t remember the last time you practiced a fire drill with your children or just looked around your home and yard—really looked—to see if it is indeed a fire-safe environment, do it now. Act responsibly, and instruct your children on fire safety prevention measures and the steps to take if a fire occurs. Let this article be your starting point, but contact your local fire officials for more detailed information.