Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0595518427, Paperback)
In May 2002, Michael and Candace Quinn had just returned to their eighty-year-old home from their whirlwind wedding and honeymoon. Exhausted, they fell into bed, wanting to sleep late the next morning. Their home, however, had other ideas. At 3:10 a.m., their world changed forever as they watched a merciless fire rapidly consume their home and belongings.Candace Quinn relies on her personal experience as a fire victim combined with a firefighter family background in order to educate others on how to prevent a fire, protect personal belongings, and create a plan of action should a home disaster occur. Quinn teaches specifically how to:Inventory, document, and store possessionsDevelop a "grab-and-go" list for each roomPractice a fast escape and arrange a meeting locationSecure a fire-safe home through vigilant observations This practical how-to guide will help any family learn the precautionary steps required to minimize the devastation created by a personal disaster. "Ms. Quinn's mix of personal experience with statistically correct data combines for an easy, informative read... one every homeowner or dweller should do. After 28 years as a fire chief, even I learned a couple things. This book is what everyone should know BEFORE [fire] happens to you". -Chief Eric Madison, Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Fire Departmentvisit the author's website: www.isurvivedahousefire.com
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Candace wrote this book hoping to prepare people for the devastating loss that a fire can cause. She shares her story and gives tips on what you should do to in case of a fire. She created a "grab-and-go" list for each room that included an escape route.
This is a very informative book that everyone could benefit from reading. (