The first line of defense against a house fire is having a smoke alarm on each level of your home , as well as inside and outside of each bedroom .   If you can ' t afford the alarms , or need help installing them or replacing a battery , Collierville ' s fire department has you covered! Request help at:  
   https://www . colliervilletn . gov/government/town - departments/fire - and - rescue/contact - us/smoke - alarm - request
    
   The second line of a defense is to make an escape plan just in case your house does catch fire .  Make and rehearse a plan to: 
   Get out of the house! Have two exits from each room , like a door and a window .  
   Before opening a bedroom door , touch it quickly to test for heat . Flames could be right outside your door .  
   Crouch low as you leave if there is excessive smoke in the house .  
   Establish a meeting place outside for all family members , such as the mailbox or a tree that is a safe distance from the fire .  
   NEVER go back inside a burning house .  
   Make sure your plan includes who is designated to carry out small children or animals .  
   

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