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Be Careful with the Candles in your Home
A candle provides tranquility and gives special beauty. Candle products are generally safe, but unless they are used safely and with extra precautions, candles can be a potential fire hazard that may cause big damages in your life and properties. … Continue reading
Wildfire Prevention
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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Tagged fire prevention, outdoor burning bans, wildfire
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Fire Sprinklers In The Home
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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Electrical Fire Safety Advice from the U.S. Fire Administration
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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Arson Prevention
Arson is a big problem in this country, and it causes millions of dollars in damage every year. There are the obvious costs of arson: death, injury, and loss of property. Then there are costs we don’t always think about, … Continue reading
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Awareness and Vigilance Are Keys to Fire Prevention
Being aware of your indoor surroundings and staying vigilant are keys to fire prevention. This should go without saying, but reminders are often a good idea. Here are some things to remember. Don’t overload an electrical outlet. Too many electrical … Continue reading
Kids Will DO the Darndest Things
As kids, most of us can remember doing some pretty dumb things that seemed like a good idea at the time. In fact, I have a buddy who has a memory of one such “great” idea he had when he … Continue reading
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Tagged facial tissue, fire prevention, flammable liquids, fumes, kids
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