I Survived a House Fire... I Wish My Stuff Had

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 possessions Develop a grab-and-go list for each room Practice a fast escape and arrange a meeting location Secure 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.<br><br> <i>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 Department