Holiday Safety Message

Unfortunately, December is a month that the Fire Company has responded to serious
and devastating 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 light 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 Holidays.