There are, unfortunately, many ways people can prevent kitchen fires. Despite this, kitchen fires are all too common among homes and businesses alike. In fact, kitchen fires are one of the most common types of fires firefighters deal with on… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Prevention’ Category
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The Biggest Holiday Fire Threats
For most of us, the holiday season conjures nothing but positive associations. But the holidays are associated with some of the highest rates of house fires in the year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 770… Read More
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Fire Protection Tips for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is only a week away. For most Americans, the holiday conjures up positive associations. But not for all. A disproportionate amount of residential fires occur on Thanksgiving. According to the US Fire Administration, an average of five people per… Read More
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Safety Considerations for Fireplaces in Apartments
Our area has numerous historical structures that have been converted into apartments. A surprising number of these have fireplaces in them. This is a relic of a time before central heating, when wood-burning fireplaces were often the most economical way… Read More
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Reducing the Risk of Candle Fires
As the weather gets cooler, many of us go out of our way to make the indoors cozier. For some, this means lighting a fire in your fireplace. But many homes don’t have fireplaces, so we have to settle for… Read More
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Common Causes of House Fires
No one should ever have to experience a house fire. If a house fire gets out of control, it has the potential to be immensely destructive. In a worst-case scenario, it can even lead to the loss of human life…. Read More
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Commercial Fire Prevention Tips for the Winter
The commercial world can be fast-paced, meaning that fire prevention doesn’t always take precedence. Sometimes fire safety is often only synonymous with residential fire safety. However, just as you would care for your home, commercial fire safety matters just as… Read More
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Fire Prevention Week: Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe
While your kids practice fire drills at school, do you ever think about planning one while at home? Fires can start anywhere at any time, whether or not the house is occupied or everyone is asleep. For this year’s Fire… Read More
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Fire Prevention Tips During the Holidays
Winter can be an unexpectedly dangerous time of the year for indoor fire hazards. There are fire prevention tips that you should follow to ensure the safety of everyone that lives or works inside the building. From your heating systems… Read More
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Fire Prevention Week 2017: Let’s Make a Safety Plan
From October 8th through the 14th, it is Fire Prevention Week. How current is your safety plan? Whether it is for your home or your business, you should always have a safety and evacuation plan in case it ever becomes… Read More