Seasonal
Keep fire prevention part of your winter routine. Review safe heating practices, fireplace precautions and the steps you can take to protect your home during cold weather.
Heating Safety Quick Tips
- Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heaters.
- Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
- Never use your oven to heat your home.
- Always use the right kind of fuel for fuel-burning space heaters.
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month.
- Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
- Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room.
Educational Videos
Winter Fire Safety — Video 1
Winter Fire Safety — Video 2
Winter Fire Safety — Video 3
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Content Source: National Fire Protection Association and U.S. Fire Administration
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