Helpful Summer Fire Prevention Tips.

8/19/2020 (Permalink)

Always be sure to grill at least 10 feet away from your home and keep a fire extinguisher close by!

Are you planning on having a barbecue? Always make sure your grill is clean. Grease fires can start when your grill is not cleaned on a regular basis, and they can get out of control very quickly. For a grease fire, never use water, always use your fire extinguisher instead.  

Fireworks are another cause of fires during the summer months. Here are a few ways to avoid an unwanted fire, NEVER light fireworks indoors, keep a hose or fire extinguisher nearby, be sure to wet the area in which you will be lighting the fireworks, and never let children handle them.  

Another helpful tip is to always make sure your house number is clear and visible. So, the fire department can always find your house in a time of need.