While you can't always prevent a fire, there are certain items that are useful to keep in your home in the case of an emergency. For over 15 years, GMW Fire Protection has provided the residents of Anchorage, AK, with top-quality fire protection products. As a construction company offering installation services for fire alarms, pumps, and sprinkler systems, as well as emergency and exit lighting, GMW specializes in equipping your property with the best in fire preparedness.

Their trusted staff offers this helpful list of fire safety tools you should always have in your home:

• Baking Soda: A grease fire emergency can easily erupt when animal fat or oil goes up in flames while cooking on the stove. If left to burn or if water is applied to the flames, the presence of oxygen in both the air and the water can cause the fire to grow bigger and spread. The best way to quickly extinguish a grease fire is to throw baking soda on it, which will release carbon dioxide and deprive the fire of oxygen, consequently putting out the flames.
• Fire Extinguishers: Perhaps the most classic form of fire safety, fire extinguishers are renowned for their quick fire suppression capabilities. However, most people aren't aware that there are many different kinds of fire extinguishers. While the common water fire extinguisher is best used on solids like paper and wood, foam fire extinguishers can also be used on flammable liquids. Although they tend to leave a mess, dry powder fire extinguishers are capable of stifling both, as well as fires involving gases such as propane.

• Fire Escape Ladder: In the event that the fire spreads uncontrollably, or you become trapped upstairs while sleeping, every multi-story home should be equipped with a fire escape ladder. These are best stored next to a window through which you can climb down to safety, usually in a bedroom or nearest to a child's bed. If a fire can't be stopped, an escape ladder will ensure that, at the very least, you and your family make it out of your home unharmed.

No matter what fire safety system your home requires, GMW Fire Protection is committed to keeping its customers safe and protected. That's why their certified and accredited technicians offer 24/7 service in the event of a fire emergency. Call GMW at (907) 336-5000 or visit their website to learn more about their fire safety solutions.