When you bring a Christmas tree home to decorate for the holidays, the last thing on your mind is probably fire safety. However, each year in the United States, fire departments respond to about 210 Christmas tree-related fires. While rare, you should take some basic safety precautions so the worst doesn’t happen in your home. As a former Raleigh NC firefighter, Keith … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Fire Safety
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2 Most Common Causes Of Housefires And How To Prevent Them
In 2021, there were about 338,000 house fires in the United States which tragically resulted in thousands of fatalities. There are steps everyone can take to reduce the risk of fire in the home. The first step to knowing how to prevent fires is to know how fires start in the first place. As a former Raleigh NC firefighter, Keith Sanders is passionate about fire safety. Today … [Read more...] about 2 Most Common Causes Of Housefires And How To Prevent Them
5 Basic Fire Prevention Rules
No one ever wants to be in a situation where they have to escape their home in case of a fire. However, there are many people who do not take basic fire prevention steps in their homes. Fires in the home can start when you least expect them. In the United States, there are 358,300 house fires on average every year. Keith Sanders is an active volunteer and former firefighter … [Read more...] about 5 Basic Fire Prevention Rules