Fire Prevention

Top 10 Tips for Safe Outdoor Fires

Tonight’s the night! Windsor Volunteer Fire Department invites you to their open houses tonight👩🏻‍🚒 #winvalue #windsorct #firehouse #openhouse #fireprevention #volunteerfirefighter #beahero (at Windsor, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5u4bp4HHyH/?igshid=1koltpmfi0ppu

Valuable lesson learned at a call today: When you plug in your phone charger, make sure the cord is not caught between the plug and the outlet. And always call 9-1-1 if you see smoke or flames where they aren’t supposed to be. Thankfully no injuries and only minor damage to the wall. #electricalsafety #phonecharger #phonechargerproblems #respectelectricity #fire #fireprevention #firesafety #firesafetytips #lessonslearned https://www.instagram.com/p/B5n5UGQFrh_/?igshid=37boqyb90ozh

Happy snow day! While you’re out playing in this winter wonderland, don’t forget to show your neighborhood fire hydrant some love ❤️ Be sure to clear at least 3 ft around your hydrant so firefighters can find and use it if there is a fire! #snowday #shovelingsnow #snow #winterwonderland #beahero #shoveloutyourhydrant #helpushelpyou #volunteerfirefighters #firefighters (at Windsor, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5nSAdGlfdt/?igshid=1mc9y4o8pgz3c

You are cordially invited to come to your neighborhood firehouse next week! Stop by to meet the firefighters and check out their cool tools, learn more about how to keep your family safe, and find out if you have what it takes to become a volunteer firefighter! #volunteerfirefighter #firefighter #fire #firedepartment #firedept #firefighting #fireservice #firstresponders #firefighters #Firefighterlife #firetruck (at Windsor, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VFOCqF7X5/?igshid=yvqyg24ylma5

What if I catch on fire? Stop moving, drop to the ground covering your face with your hands, and roll until the fire is out. If you can’t stop, drop, and roll, use a blanket or towel to smother the flames. #stopdropandroll #whatif #familysafety #practicemakesperfect #fireprevention #fire #FireSafety #safety #safetyfirst #FirePreventionMonth https://www.instagram.com/p/B4PpAO0lLY6/?igshid=1algewkqji42u

If a small grease fire starts in a pan, put a lid on it and turn off the heat. Don’t move the pan or the lid until the pan has cooled. If a fire starts in your oven, keep the door closed and turn off the heat. Don’t open the door until it has cooled. When in doubt, just get out and call 911. #homeescapeplan #familysafety #practicemakesperfect #smokealarm #carbonmonoxidealarm #fireprevention #fire #FireSafety #safety #safetyfirst #FirePreventionMonth #cooking https://www.instagram.com/p/B4NLFY8HfRq/?igshid=r6cxf30ur5j3

I want to close out Fire Prevention Month by addressing some of our most common “what if” questions. Today is “what do I do if my alarm is sounding and I don’t know why?” If it’s a loud constant BEEP BEEP, get everyone out and call 911. Don’t waste time looking for the cause. If it’s a chirp.....chirp......chirp, change the batteries. If you’re still not sure, err on the side of caution and call 911. #homeescapeplan #familysafety #practicemakesperfect #smokealarm #carbonmonoxidealarm #fireprevention #fire #FireSafety #safety #safetyfirst #FirePreventionMonth https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Kv98vH1Nf/?igshid=1b89dez9v4pfg

We often get calls to our office saying, “My carbon monoxide alarm is beeping but i don’t smell anything and I don’t want to make a fuss and bother the fire department. Can you come and check it out?” Our answer is always, “Call 911 and get out of your home.” Remember that you can’t smell, see, or taste CO, your alarm is your only indicator that something may be wrong. If it’s starts sounding, get everyone outside to fresh air and call 911. CO is an emergency and is a legitimate reason to call 911. You aren’t “being a bother”. #carbonmonoxidepoisoning #homesafety #firesafety #fireprevention #protectyourfamily #firepreventionmonth #invisiblekiller #staysafe https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ASKIcHf3R/?igshid=1vli3q63kjz7u

#DYK carbon monoxide alarms last for between five and seven years. After that the sensors become unreliable, even if the test button still beeps. When buying new alarms, make sure to purchase ones that have been tested by a third party testing lab like UL or ETL. #carbonmonoxidealarm #carbonmonoxidepoisoning #homesafety #firesafety #fireprevention #protectyourfamily #firepreventionmonth #invisiblekiller #staysafe https://www.instagram.com/p/B39jeXknRT7/?igshid=me3dv8plvhr3

#DYK carbon monoxide alarms last for between five and seven years. After that the sensors become unreliable, even if the test button still beeps. When buying new alarms, make sure to purchase ones that have been tested by a third party testing lab like UL or ETL. #carbonmonoxidealarm #carbonmonoxidepoisoning #homesafety #firesafety #fireprevention #protectyourfamily #firepreventionmonth #invisiblekiller #staysafe https://www.instagram.com/p/B39jSbKneA5/?igshid=1pkrk0kpijiap

Do you know where CO alarms should be placed? Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for placement, mounting height, and maintenance. Test your CO alarms once a month. #carbonmonoxide #carbonmonoxidealarm #carbonmonoxidepoisoning #homesafety #firesafety #fireprevention #protectyourfamily #firepreventionmonth #invisiblekiller #staysafe https://www.instagram.com/p/B3674XFHUkh/?igshid=12wurd71xaago

This week’s fire safety focus is Carbon Monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas you cannot see, taste, or smell. It is often called “the invisible killer.” It is created when fossil fuels or wood do not burn completely. CO can kill people and pets. Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms inside your home to provide early warning of carbon monoxide. #carbonmonoxide #carbonmonoxidealarm #carbonmonoxidepoisoning #homesafety #firesafety #fireprevention #protectyourfamily #firepreventionmonth #invisiblekiller #staysafe https://www.instagram.com/p/B34aCevnRSZ/?igshid=1sbhkfueqe1mt

The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. To prevent cooking fires, you must be alert. Never cook when sleepy or distracted. Stand by your pan whenever you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling. Check out today’s story for more tips! #fireprevention #firepreventionmonth #cooking #kitchen #homesafety #homefires #staysafe #kitchenlife #firesafety #fire #standbyyourpan https://www.instagram.com/p/B3wpemQnfHO/?igshid=1ttdbfh6rse3c

Today’s fire safety focus is preventing home heating fires. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions, call in the professionals for any permanent equipment, and keep a 3 foot space clear of combustible items around heating equipment. #heatingandcooling #homesafety #safehome #firesafety #fireprevention #heatsafety #firepreventionmonth #heater #firefighter #followthedirections https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uFyWcnPhB/?igshid=37bac2cniedd

Today’s fire safety focus is on preventing electrical fires. Make sure to call in the professionals (a licensed electrician) anytime you need to repair or add to your home’s electrical system. #electricalsafety #electrician #electrical #safetyfirst #safetytips #electricalsafetytips #fireprevention #homesafety #firesafety #firepreventionmonth #besafe https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sOfEVHFh5/?igshid=1306wyma22kkb

Today’s fire cause focus is on Smoking. If you smoke, smoke outside. And dispose of smoking materials safely. Keep matches, lighters, and smoking materials out of reach of children. #firepreventionmonth #firesafety #safety #homesafety #preventfires #smoking #fire #fireprevention #safechoices https://www.instagram.com/p/B3pHF0cnO-j/?igshid=44sp6b5eef6q