Your home is a safe haven, but it can only remain so if you take the appropriate precautions. Essential safety items keep your home protected, and of these items, one of the most important is fire extinguishers. Having the right fire extinguisher in your home can save you and your family’s lives and prevent serious damage to your house. However, it’s important you become familiar with everything there is to know about your fire extinguisher. Let’s discuss fire extinguishers and their types, so you’re fully prepared for a disaster. [Read more…]
Fire Safety: Fire Extinguishers and Their Types
August 11, 2022 by
How to Develop Your Family’s Fire Escape Plan
September 24, 2020 by
During a fire, there’s no room for hesitation. Some families may feel overconfident about their preparedness for such an event. When it comes to fire safety, many are only aware of the bare essentials, and many more don’t even have an escape plan. Despite the precautions you may take to ensure an accidental fire doesn’t break out, factors beyond your control can trigger a blaze. That’s why it’s so important to improve or develop your family’s fire escape plan so that every member is aware of their role. [Read more…]
10 Tips to Prevent Chimney Fires
December 28, 2018 by
Chimney fires account for 75% of home heating fires according to Property Casualty 360. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report states that there were an estimated 22,300 fireplace and chimney fires annually from 2012-2014. These fires resulted in approximately 20 deaths, 60 nonfatal injuries, and $116.4 million in damages annually over that time. Luckily, there are simple steps we can all take to prevent these tragedies in our homes. [Read more…]
Gas Grilling Safety: Before, During, and After You Grill
September 21, 2017 by
Now that it’s summertime and the weather is nice, you are going to want to go outside and fire up the grill. But before you do, you need to make sure that you are taking all the necessary safety precautions. According to the NFPA, U.S fire departments responded to an average of 8,900 grill related fires per year between 2009 and 2013. These fires resulted in over $118 million in property damage. Even if you have the proper insurance, any damage to your house is something that no homeowner wants. Keep yourself and home safe by following these safety measures. [Read more…]
Fire Safety: Readying Your Chimney for Winter
September 20, 2016 by
As the cold weather starts creeping into New England, we start thinking about the warmth and cheer of a good fire. But before you get started with laying down logs, this is a good time for an inspection of your fireplace and chimney. By spending a little time now, you can avoid potential damage to your chimney and stop thousands of dollars of smoke and fire damage to your home due to a chimney disaster. Let’s go over the basics of readying your chimney for winter. [Read more…]
