The best way of surviving a fire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Here are some tips:

	Keep your home free of oily rags and trash build-up. Gasoline and other flammable liquids should be stored in approved metal safety cans.
	Cleaning materials should be kept in a ventilated area, away from any heat source. Vapors given off by these substances can ignite when they come in contact with a heat source, such as a pilot light.
	Check lamps, appliance cords and light switches to make sure there is no faulty wiring. Never overload electrical circuits.