Let’s review these autumn fire safety tips.
The crisp autumn air demonstrates the changing of seasons, bringing fire safety risks linked to fall activities. As we approach cool weather, burn injury prevention is imperative. Preventing a burn is always better than treating it. Let’s review these autumn fire safety tips.
Campfire Safety
Campfire accidents send countless people to the emergency room with burn injuries every year. Fire safety must be a priority for adults who plan on lighting campfires or utilizing fire in their homes for cooking and warmth. Stay safe with these autumn fire safety tips:
- Before starting a fire, make sure you are at least 25 feet away from buildings or anything else that can burn. Select an open, level location and clear away any dry sticks, leaves, overhanging shrubs, and branches.
- Avoid using kerosene, gasoline, or any other flammable liquid to start a fire. Alternatively, use a lighter or match to ignite the fuel and add more giant sticks or pieces of dry wood.
- Control the fire and, keep it small, and never leave it unattended.
- Never stand too close to the fire or play around it. Please remember to supervise pets and children so they don’t get near the flames, either.
Keep a bucket of water, a hose, or a shovel and sand or dirt nearby to extinguish the fire once you are done. Otherwise, there could be disastrous consequences.
Halloween Decorations Fire Safety
Halloween is almost here! Crepe paper, dried flowers, and decorative scarecrows might make your house look festive for fall, but these classic decorations can pose a dangerous fire risk. Decorate safely and keep these autumn fire safety tips in mind:
- Don’t place decorations near other heat sources, like heaters or light bulbs
- Be cautious not to overload sockets when plugging in lights or other electronic decorations
- Consider battery-operated candles or glow sticks rather than real candles when lighting your jack-o-lanterns or other luminaries.
- Inspect that no decorations block your home’s exits or pathways so you can have a clear escape route during an emergency.
- Educate children about fire safety before heading out for trick-or-treating, reminding them to avoid open flames.
- If possible, avoid wearing costumes with loose or trailing fabrics or other hanging parts, which may catch fire on open flames.
Be Safe While Burning Leaves
Falling leaves often indicate the first signs of the seasonal shift and more yard work. As the piles of leaves build up, you experience a new problem: how to dispose of them. One popular disposal method is to burn them. Depending on your town’s regulations on open burning, burning your leaves may be permissible. Avoid using flammable liquids to ignite the debris, and be prepared to extinguish the fire at any moment – if the wind picks up or there is a weather change.
Commercial and Residential Fire Prevention from Judd Fire Protection
If you want to ensure your home and business are safe throughout the year, trust Judd Fire Protection, LLC. We have over two decades of experience designing, installing, inspecting, and repairing residential and commercial fire protection systems. We serve clients throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia. If you are interested in finding out more about our services and protecting your home and business, give us a call at 410-871-3480.