🔥 Holiday Fire Safety Checklist 🔥
1. Heating Equipment & Space Heaters
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Keep at least 3 feet of clearance from anything that can burn: curtains, bedding, furniture.
- Plug directly into a wall outlet—never into a power strip.
- Turn off when leaving the room or going to sleep.
2. Fireplaces & Wood Stoves
- Have chimneys cleaned yearly to remove creosote buildup.
- Use a fireplace screen to stop sparks.
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Store cooled ashes in a metal container with a lid, outside and away from the home.
3. Furnaces & Boilers
- Have heating systems inspected annually by a qualified technician.
- Replace or clean filters regularly.
🕯️ Holiday & Candle Safety 🕯️
- Keep candles at least 1 foot away from anything that can burn.
- Use sturdy, non-tip candle holders.
- Never leave candles unattended; consider switching to LED flameless candles.
- Keep Christmas trees hydrated; dry trees ignite easily
🔄 Holiday Fire Safety Prep Routine 🔄
- Schedule chimney and furnace inspection
- Test smoke & CO alarms
- Restock fire extinguishers
- Inspect electrical cords & outlets
- Review escape plans
- Clean dryer vents
