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As spring starts and summer approaches –and with all of the outdoor activities they bring– it is important to keep our safety in mind to avoid accidents. An unexpected fire may occur, so we have compiled these fire safety tips for you to help you enjoy the sunshine with less worries! · Practice care with cooking, whether indoors or outdoors. One of the leading causes of fire is unattended cooking. Always be mindful of your cooking equipment and place them away from combustible materials. Remove accumulated grease from time to time to prevent unexpected grease fires, and be sure to turn off the stove after use. Outdoors, keep your grill or fire pit away from bushes and shrubs. Have a bucket of  sand ready for putting out the embers before you leave. · Check your smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Not having working smoke detectors or having malfunctioning ones can cause deaths in cases of fires breaking out. Perform a routine check of your smoke detectors and have them rep...

The holidays have arrived once again and we know that the thing you’d love to see roasted would be turkey, not your house. As you get caught up in your usual preparations, bear in mind a few tips to keep yourself safe from fire damage this Yuletide season. • Smoke and Smoke Alarms. Test if your smoke alarms are functioning and orient guests regarding your fire escape plan. Smokers should be told to smoke outside, and cigarette butts should be wet with water before disposal.  • Trees. Live trees need to be constantly watered to prevent withering; dried up needles are fire hazards. Place them away from radiators and fireplaces where they would easily dry up and away from passageways and doorways where they could be toppled. When disposing of a tree, do not burn it in the fireplace to prevent causing a fire hazard from the excessive heat and rapid combustion. Artificial trees should have a “Fire Resistant” label before you decide to purchase them. Being fire-resistant does not ...