Thanksgiving isn’t too far off. This holiday may have positive associations for most Americans, but this is when the highest incidence of kitchen fires occurs. For this reason, we’d like to take this opportunity to review how to behave if… 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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Reducing the Risk of Candle Fires
As the weather gets cooler, many of us go out of our way to make the indoors cozier. For some, this means lighting a fire in your fireplace. But many homes don’t have fireplaces, so we have to settle for… Read More
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Are You Maintaining Your Fire Alarms?
You can’t overstate the value of fire protection. If you’re a business owner, you may feel that you are on top of things. Perhaps you conduct regular fire drills or have multiple fire extinguishers placed throughout the building. But many… 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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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
If you want to protect your home from fires, purchasing a fire extinguisher is one of the best ways to do that. In fact, it’s a good idea to have multiple. But keep in mind that the overwhelming majority of… Read More
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Common Causes of House Fires
No one should ever have to experience a house fire. If a house fire gets out of control, it has the potential to be immensely destructive. In a worst-case scenario, it can even lead to the loss of human life…. Read More
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How to React During a Building Fire
Would you know how to react during a building fire?While some businesses do fire drills, most of us have only memories of the experience leftover from school. The memories are strong. However, the anxious excitement of missing class time once… 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 Guide: Cleaning up Fire Extinguisher Residue
Today we’re going to be offering a guide on how to clean up fire extinguisher residue. If you’ve ever experienced a fire at the workplace, you can attest to the relief of having a fire extinguisher handy. However, even if… Read More