December Fire Safety Message from Chief Thomas

December is a month that the fire company has responded to serious fires in the company’s history especially around the holidays. To have Happy and Safe Holidays with your families utilize these National Fire Protective Association’s Fire Safety Tips.

1. Candles – keep children, pets, and decorations away from lit candles. Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Use battery candles as an option.
2. Lighting decorations – replace any lights or extension cords with worn or broken cords. “When in doubt, throw them out” Use decorations per the manufacture’s recommendations for indoor
or outdoor use.
3. Christmas Trees – keep 3 feet from heating sources and add water to the tree daily. Dried trees are a danger indoors.
4. Turn off lights strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.
5. Cooking – stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop
6. Don’t block doors, windows, stairways, or exits with packages or decorations.
7. Test your smoke and CO alarms monthly

Our Company wishes you and your family a happy and safe holiday season.