Family Fire Safety

Do not throw cigarettes where they can easily catch fire: into bushes, plotted plants or landscaping, peat moss, dried grasses or mulch.
Do not throw cigarettes where they can easily catch fire: into bushes, plotted plants or landscaping, peat moss, dried grasses or mulch.2019-03-28T23:43:44+00:00
Keep cigarettes, lighters, matches and other smoking materials up high out of the reach of children, in a locked cabinet.
Keep cigarettes, lighters, matches and other smoking materials up high out of the reach of children, in a locked cabinet.2019-03-28T23:43:00+00:00
Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from the home and any other buildings. Never empty the ashes directly into a trash can. Pour water on the ashes.
Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from the home and any other buildings. Never empty the ashes directly into a trash can. Pour water on the ashes.2019-03-28T23:42:01+00:00
Push the test button on your alarm to start the drill. Practice using the exit stairs and going to your meeting place.
Push the test button on your alarm to start the drill. Practice using the exit stairs and going to your meeting place.2019-03-28T23:41:02+00:00
Have smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.
Have smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.2022-06-17T03:00:20+00:00
When you use candles, place them in a sturdy, safe candle holder that will not burn or tip over. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles.
When you use candles, place them in a sturdy, safe candle holder that will not burn or tip over. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles.2019-03-28T23:37:15+00:00
Keep lit candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
Keep lit candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.2022-05-04T18:10:19+00:00
Before opening your door, feel the door with the back of your hand. If it is hot, leave the door closed and use your second way out.
Before opening your door, feel the door with the back of your hand. If it is hot, leave the door closed and use your second way out.2019-03-28T23:35:35+00:00
Inspect holiday lights each year before you put them on your tree. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires.
Inspect holiday lights each year before you put them on your tree. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires.2019-03-28T23:30:14+00:00

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