Keep Your Family Safe From a Fire This Thanksgiving
It might be hard to imagine, but with the first Thursday in November also coinciding with the first of the month, Thanksgiving is coming up next week, whether families are prepared or not. And although everyone hopes that their holiday will be a time to make and share memories and good food, there are a… read more
Holiday Decoration Tips That Can Reduce the Risk of a Fire
With Halloween over, the holiday season can officially begin (and indeed, certain advertisements and decorations for the merry season started to encroach upon the spooky season weeks ago). As citizens begin to remove their ghosts and jack o’lanterns in favor of garland and snowmen, one decoration that many are likely to consider is a holiday… read more
Change CO and Fire Alarm Batteries When Rolling Back Clocks
Many people across the country are excited about the prospect of getting an extra hour of sleep this weekend when Daylight Saving Time comes to a close early on Sunday. But perhaps you could be using that extra hour to do something that could end up protecting your family: changing the batteries in your carbon… read more
Avoid Chimney Fires As Colder Weather Approaches
As colder weather approaches, it’s important to make sure that your chimney is clean if you have a wood-burning fire place, according to recent news sources. A residue that builds up in chimneys when wood burns, called creosote, is highly combustible and can cause fire hazards. The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual chimney cleanings…. read more
Fire Safety and Prevention Tips
The leading causes of fires in the home stem from cooking, heating and electrical equipment, candles, and smoking related materials. These are all issues that can be prevented if people take the time to plan, according to recent news reports. This year’s campaign focuses on preventing the leading causes of home fires—cooking, heating and electrical… read more
Cooking the Cause of Most Home Fires
The National Fire Protection Association has issued a reports that names cooking fires as the leading cause of home fires and home fire related injuries. An average of 2,650 people died between the years of 2005 and 2009 from home fires. Injuries averaged at 12,890. Cooking fires caused 40 percent of those fires. The NFPA… read more
