Summer Fire Safety
The warmer weather has arrived and with that is a reminder to be very careful with barbecues and outdoor cooking. Now is the time to reevaluate the defensible space around your home. Native vegetation plants are very dry and...
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Defensible Space
Fire Is Unpredictable Fire can find the weak link in your home’s fire protection scheme and gain the upper hand because of a small, overlooked or seemingly inconsequential factor. While you may not be able to accomplish all measures...
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Christmas Tree Fire Safety
The leading cause of Christmas tree fires and property damage was short circuit or ground fault (21%). According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cords and plugs were the leading type of equipment involved in the ignition of...
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Frying A Turkey
There are many dangers associated with deep frying a turkey. Units can easily tip over, spilling hot cooking oil over a large area. An over filled cooking pot or partially frozen turkey will cause cooking oil to spill when...
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