Seasonal Fire Safety Tips For Happy Holidays

Posted Monday, December 18, 2006

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Before reading further, please watch the video below and check out how fast a Christmas tree can catch a house on fire.

The Roswell Fire Department would like everyone to be fire safe during the holiday season. Taking just a few preventative measure can help prevent a tragedy. This is a time of year that we all should pay close attention to fire safety. During the holidays, people use their fireplaces, set out candles and other decorations that can sometimes be a fire hazard.

To see another the video of how fast a a dry tree can burn, visit their website: http://www.roswellgov.com/index.php/m/articles/id/171

The Roswell Fire Department recommends the following tips to help make your holiday season a safe one.

Fireplaces/chimneys

Do not use an excessive amount of firewood. Use only the recommended amount of the chemical fire logs. Dispose of your fireplace ashes only after a significant time for cooling and only into a metal container that should be kept clear of your home. Have your fireplace inspected and/or cleaned by a reputable chimney service once a year. Christmas trees

Be sure to water them frequently, a dry tree is very combustible and easily set afire, we recommend using a balled and burlap tree. Do not set tree up near the fireplace or any other heat source.

Utilize the recycling program when finished with your tree, do not try to burn it in your fireplace. Candles and other decorations

Extinguish candles when you are not in the room, they can be toppled over or blown over and cause a fire.

Only allow children to light a candle if an adult is present and they should be never to light them without an adult present. When putting lights up on your home, do not staple the wires, and be sure that the wires show no signs of damage, if any damage is observed, purchase a new set of lights. Do not use decorations in your home that are highly combustible such as hay, straw or dry garland. General fire safety tips

Check your smoke detectors every month and change the batteries every 6 months. Have an escape plan for your entire family and practice the plan. Be sure that your entire family is aware of fire safety and that it is talked about by the entire family. Fire safety is a family project.

These are just a few fire safety tips that we hope will help your family be fire safe. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call our office at 770-641-3730.

Visit the City of Roswell website: http://www.roswellgov.com

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