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
Posts Tagged ‘fire prevention’
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The Most Common Causes of Fire by Industry
The most common causes of house fires don’t tend to vary much among different populations. You can’t say the same of fires in commercial spaces. Every industry comes with a different set of fire risks. The people employed in these… 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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Four Questions That Help Assess Commercial Fire Prevention
Fire prevention is important. Regardless of the industry that you work in, you need to make sure that your company has a fire safety plan. Why? For one, the lives of your employees matter significantly. Two, you don’t want to… 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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How Do You Stop a Garage Fire?
Without warning, a fire can start in your home’s garage. After all, you keep your car in there, and it might be dripping motor oil or spring a fuel leak. Be sure to keep track of everything in your garage…. 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
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Ensuring Fire Prevention for Your Home or Office
Residential and commercial fire prevention strategies are quite similar. Whether you’re looking to protect your family or your employees, always be alert for possible fire hazards. A fire can break out at almost any time, and even though there are… Read More