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Fall Fire Safety Tips
With fall officially begun it is time to take the right measures to protect
yourselves, families and homes. More accidents tend to occur with the changing
of the seasons so keep this in mind when reading these simple ,but lifesaving,
tips.
Fireplaces:
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Has the flue pipe been cleaned recently? If 1/8 "to ¼" of
creosote has built up anywhere in the total chimney system, the chimney should
be cleaned.
Candles:
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Keep candle wicks trimmed to one-quarter inch.
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Extinguish candles when they burn down to within 2 inches of
their holder
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Keep candles 3 feet from flammable and combustible material.
Kitchens:
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Grease Fires: if a pan of food catches fire, don’t throw water
on the fire and use a fire extinguisher as a last resort. This can splatter
burning grease and spread the fire. Instead, smother the fire by sliding a lid
over the pan, turn the burner off, if this can be done safely. Prevent
flare-ups by holding the lid firmly in place until the pan has cooled.
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Oven fires: turn off the oven and keep the door closed.
Protection:
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Smoke detectors should be installed in hallways by the
sleeping areas.
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Smoke detectors should be installed in each sleeping room.
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Each floor of the home should have at one smoke detector
installed.
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Check smoke detectors monthly to ensure they are working
properly.
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Change the batteries on all smoke detectors every six months.
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It is recommended you install at least one CO detector in your
home near the sleeping area. A second detector installed near the home's
heat source provides even more protection.
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