Importance Of Fire Safety In the Fall

10/1/2020 (Permalink)

October 4-10 is National Fire Prevention Week.  As summer turns to fall, it's a good idea to refresh your memory on fall fire safety tips. 

*Ensure all smoke detector batteries in your home or office have been checked.

*Get your central heating system cleaned, inspected and serviced by a certified HVAC contractor every year before using it. 

*Be especially careful when using space heaters. Ensure you have at least 3 feet of empty space.  Also make sure you turn off when leaving your home.

*Have your chimney inspected and if needed cleaned before using in the cold weather.  Repair any cracks present and have all debris removed from your chimney.

*Go over with all members of your household your fire escape plan and practice several times.