1. Fire Sprinkler System: This system consists of a network of pipes carrying water, which are connected to sprinkler heads. When a fire breaks out, the heat activates the sprinkler heads, which spray water to extinguish the fire.
2. Fire Extinguishers: Portable fire extinguishers are typically placed throughout a house to provide immediate access to extinguishing materials.
3. Fire Alarm Systems: Fire alarms detect smoke or heat and sound an alarm to alert the occupants of a fire.
4. Smoke Detectors: These are battery-powered or electric devices that detect smoke and sound an alarm to alert the occupants of a fire.
5. Fire Blankets: These are made of flame-resistant materials and can be used to smother small fires or wrap around a person who is on fire.
6. Fire-resistant Building Materials: Walls, floors, and roofs made of fire-resistant materials such as concrete, brick, or stone can retard the spread of fire.
7. Fire Doors: These are doors made of fire-rated materials and are designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through a building.
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