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Captain Glover inspecting a child safety seat in truck.

According to National Fire Protection Association, nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during the winter months.  We can reduce the number of home heating fires in our community by taking some simple precautions and using heating equipment properly.   Install and maintain working smoke alarms throughout the home.

Some simple steps are:

•  Have your chimney inspected and cleaned annually
• Use a sturdy fireplace screen.
• Dispose of cool ashes in a metal container.
• Turn off all portable heaters when you leave a room
• Keep space heaters at least 3 feet from all things that can burn( such as paper, bedding, furniture, clothing)

Cold Weather Safety Tips

Wearing several layers of loose fitting, lightweight clothing, mittens instead of gloves and a hat  all use  insulated body heat.

Make sure your car has adequate antifreeze. Also, make sure your vehicle has a good set of jumper cables and the heater and defroster work properly.

Check the weather forecast before heading out on a long trip.  check the road conditions and let someone know your destination and the time you think you will reach your destination.

Never use a range or an oven as a supplemental heating device. do not overload an electrical circuit.

Be sure every level of your home has a working smoke alarm!

Obey all Traffic Rules and Regulation, Stay Buckled Up

Kitchen Fires

     Cooking fires are a leading cause of civilian fire injuries in residences.  Unattended cooking is the single leading factor contributing to these cooking fires. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling or broiling food.  Set timers if you are simmering or baking and check on the food often.

Keep your counters and stove area clean; also all plastics, dish rags, or oven mitts could catch fire so keep them away from your cooking area.

      Young children and older adults face  higher risk of death from cooking fires than do other age groups.   Keep children at least three feet away from where food and drinks are being prepared.  Use your stoves back burners if you have young children around.  Never hold or carry a child while you are cooking or carrying hot items.

     If you have a cooking fire, call 9-1-1 and get yourself and others out of the house.

**Smoke Detectors**

Fire Safety: People with Disabilities

Being able to make an efficient escape during an emergency may be affected by a person having declining mobility, health, sight, or hearing problems. Plan your escape around your capabilities: make any necessary accommodations needed to help you escape.We can help you with your escape plan.

Being independent is important, however make sure your family members and neighbors know if you need special help in case of an emergency.