Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
Clean and inspect chimney or wood stove annually, make sure you use a certified chimney specialist Vent pipes should be three feet above the roof Make sure wood stoves and portable kerosene heaters have met building codes Burn only wood in fireplace or wood stove Outdoor Fire Safety Tips
Stack firewood at least 30 feet away from your home Regularly clean the leaves, pine needles and other debris off the roof of your home Make sure there are no tree branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents Store flammable material at least 30 feet from home Use fire resistant plants and vegetation for landscaping Trees and brush should be thinned within 30 feet around the home Water sources need to be accessible to the fire department Contact your local fire department before burning yard waste Fire Safety for Children
Children should wear fire-retardant clothing Children need to be taught about fire and fire safety Children should never play around electrical appliances or heaters Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms should be tested every month Batteries in smoke alarms should be replaced at least once a year A good time to replace the batteries is when the time change occurs Smoke detectors should be replaced every ten years Fire Escape Plan
Develop a fire escape plan, and practice it with your family Have a designated meeting area in the yard where all family members are to go Kitchen
Don't overload extension cords Look for the UL tag on appliances Check wiring on appliances routinely Replace worn, old or damaged appliance cords Place portable electrical heaters at least 3 feet from curtains, furniture etc. Children should never play around electrical appliances or heaters Keep a fire extinguisher handy
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