When teaching fire safety, it’s sometimes easiest to begin not with what you should do, but what you shouldn’t. After all, most people seem to grasp the basic principles of fire protection. Everyone knows to have an evacuation plan, to… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Safety’ Category
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Fire Safety Best Practices for the New Year
The New Year is the perfect time for self-reflection. It’s a great opportunity to review our lives and consider what we can do better in the new calendar year. Here at Judd Fire Protection, we’d like to take this opportunity… Read More
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Household Objects You Didn’t Know Were Flammable
One of the most critical aspects of fire safety is knowing what objects are flammable. If you know something to be flammable, you know to keep it a safe distance from candles and other controlled fires in your home. Many… Read More
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Artificial Christmas Trees: Are They Safer?
In terms of fire safety during the holidays, we’ve come a long way since the days of lighting candles in Christmas trees. Still, fire departments in the United States respond to an average of 200 Christmas tree fires every year—and… Read More
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Fun Fire Safety Activities for Children
Understanding basic fire safety is just as important to children as it is to adults. But it can be much harder to engage children in the fundamentals of fire safety than it is for adults. How do you teach fire… Read More
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How to Put Out Fires Without a Fire Extinguisher
You probably already know that the best way to put out a fire is with a fire extinguisher. For this reason, we recommend that everyone procure one as soon as they move into a new residence, and ensure that it’s… Read More
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Safety Considerations for Fireplaces in Apartments
Our area has numerous historical structures that have been converted into apartments. A surprising number of these have fireplaces in them. This is a relic of a time before central heating, when wood-burning fireplaces were often the most economical way… Read More
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Don’t Fall Victim to These Fire Safety Myths
Most Americans know a thing or two about fire safety. We’ve all learned to stop, drop, and roll. We should know not to use water to put out gas fires. Many people have learned how to use fire extinguishers, even… Read More
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Don’t Fall Victim: Autumn Fire Safety Tips
Fall is coming up, and summer is coming to a close. Since autumn is a colder season, naturally, people think about how to stay warm. That means more than wearing comfy sweaters. People warm up their homes with heaters and… Read More
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A Fire Safety Checklist Determining If Your Building is Safe
Does the design of your building show that you put fire safety at the forefront? Today, we’re going to help you figure that out by sharing a fire safety checklist with you. These are essential fire protection equipment and systems… Read More