Fire prevention starts at home. Kitchen appliances, indoor fire places and heaters, and electrical sockets and wires are all common potential fire hazards. Consider possible risks when installing, using, or storing items in your home that may contribute to an unexpected fire starting. Make a plan with your family should a fire occur in your home and have extinguishers readily … [Read more...]
National Pet Fire Safety Day
Experiencing a house fire is a difficult situation to go through. Even worse is the loss of a family pet in a fire, especially when the loss could have been prevented. July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day to help raise awareness and protect pets from home fires. Roughly 40,000 pets die in residential fires each year. It is important to take action to keep your pets … [Read more...]