Category Archives: Fire Prevention Tips

Chimney Cleaning In Nashville

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Joshua

Here is a word from one of our chief sponsors, Ashbusters Chimney Service: A number of fire incidents are increasing in Nashville, TN. If you live here, this alarming issue should not be kept ignored. Chimney cleaning in Nashville has … Continue reading →

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Has Dryer Lint Escaped Into Your Walls

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Joshua

While dryer lint is something no one would expect to have in their walls, you might be surprised. Here is just a couple of stories that are from Ashbusters Chimney Services where dryer lint was going where it should never … Continue reading →

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Fire Prevention: Best Practices

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Joshua

Home fires are one of the leading causes of injuries and death within the home. Of course, many of these are completely preventable, and it is important to teach our family members how to keep themselves and each other safe. … Continue reading →

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Electrical Fire Safety

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Joshua

Electrical fires are many times an afterthought when it comes to fire prevention. After all, the obvious dangers like chimneys, cigarettes and flammable liquids take up the most of our attention. Nonetheless, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has some statistics … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of the People Around Us

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Joshua

As many tips as we give out here, it is very important to remember those around us who cannot perform some of the tasks that we recommend. For example, the elderly and the disabled are not often able to install … Continue reading →

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Regular Dryer Vent Cleaning Should Figure In To Your Fire Prevention Plans

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Joshua

Many of us have fire prevention and escape plans set up in our homes in the event of a house fire. There is no doubt that these types of plans help keep you and your family safe during emergency situations. … Continue reading →

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Wildfire Prevention

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Joshua

As the summer gets closer, wildfires can become a problem. While we often hear about them in the southwest and on the west coast, they can happen in any area of the country. There are some naturally occurring wild fires, … Continue reading →

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Fire Sprinklers In The Home

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Joshua

We see businesses with fire sprinkler systems all the time. However, we don’t always think about adding them to our homes. We are probably over-reliant on our smoke detectors. Since there has been a big national push for a long … Continue reading →

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Home Security Alarms & Fire Prevention

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Joshua

Many of you have home security alarms. It’s been really amazing to watch the technological growth of this industry. Now, home owners are able to utilize features that only big corporations could have afforded not that long ago. Did you … Continue reading →

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Electrical Fire Safety Advice from the U.S. Fire Administration

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Joshua

According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), electrical fires cause the deaths of more than 310 Americans each year. 1,100 more are injured. Many of those fires originated from faulty wiring, and incorrect use of electrical appliances. The USFA … Continue reading →

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