What are Fire Safes?
One of the saddest stories that inevitably comes out of a house fire is that of the sentimental items lost: pictures, mementos, souvenirs — not necessarily valuable, but all irreplaceable. To help diminish these kinds of losses, many companies offer fire safes, locked cabinets or boxes that keep valuables safe in the event of a fire. Homeowners can usually get small fire safes starting at about US$50. These are usually small boxes, sometimes with compartment dividers to keep items organized. There are larger fire safes that resemble filing cabinets in the US$90 range and up. These safes are usually used for storing vital documents and other items of value. Most home fire safes are small enough to be tucked away in a closet or under a bed, and the homeowner must be able to tell the fire fighter exactly where to look for them. Homeowners also need to think about fire safes if they own firearms. These safes will not only help keep their firearms from being damaged, they will also keep th