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Mansfield Fire Department Have A Fire-Safe Holiday Watch Children - See that matches and lighters are out of their reach. Teach them to stay away from candles, fireplaces, fireworks, and space heaters. Give them flashlights or light sticks, not candles, for Halloween. Choose Toys Wisely - Avoid those that could be highly flammable. Make sure electric toys are labeled for fire safety, and keep them away from your Christmas tree. Give Space Heaters Space! - Keep them at least 3 feet from any combustible surface. Never use gasoline or diesel fuel; remember, only kerosene fuel goes in a kerosene heater. And make sure this type of heater is legal in your area. Party Safely - Make sure every festive occasion is fire safe. Costumes and decorations must be flame-retardant or non-combustible. Smokers should be given large, deep ashtrays and watched at all times. Check for cigarette butts in upholstery and trash cans. Always cool ashtrays before emptying them. Keep matches and lighters away from small children. Check out Lights - Make sure all Christmas and Hanukkah lights are labeled by a testing laboratory. Replace any worn sets or those with loose connections. Outside, use labeled outdoor lighting and never overload outlets. Never put lights on a metal tree and always unplug everything before you leave your home or go to sleep. A Fire-safe Fireplace - Have your chimney professionally inspected and cleaned if necessary at least once a year to clear out soot and creosote that can ignite and burn. And always use a fire screen. Only burn materials designed for a fireplace, never paper which can fly out your chimney. Put ashes in metal containers and never store them in your home. Do not use flammable liquids to start a fire, or near open flames. Good idea: Have a spark arrester installed on top of your chimney. Care With Candles - Candle fires have increased yearly since 1994.
Here are some guidelines to follow when using candles:
Choose a Fresh Tree - Look for a
tree without shedding needles. Trim its trunk at an angle, then put it in a non-tip stand.
Make sure it is watered constantly and placed away from all exits and sources of heat. All
manmade trees should have fire-retardant labels. Install Smoke Detectors - Install these on every level of your home. Check their alarms according to manufacturer's directions, and change their batteries at least once a year. It could mean the difference between waking up to a small smoldering fire or one you can't escape. A smoke detector in every bedroom offers more protection.
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