[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="18166" img_size="large" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Red Cross' campaign 2Steps2Minutes encourages fire safety by making sure you and your family have a plan in advance to safely escape your home in two minutes or less. Coming up with a plan should be simple, and practicing the plan should be fast as well. [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="18162" img_size="large" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Before a wildfire threatens your area… In and around your home Clear leaves and other debris from gutters, eaves, porches and decks. This prevents embers from igniting your home. Remove dead vegetation and other items from under your deck or porch, and within 10 feet of [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="18158" img_size="large" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New Yorkers were excited when it was announced late in 2014 that for the first time in 100 years, laws regarding the sale and use of fireworks in the state had been modified. The change in the law allows for the sale and use of consumer fireworks also [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="18152" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] As the weather is beginning to improve it is becoming apparent that summer is coming! With the nice weather and people spending more time outdoors, it seemed like a good time to offer some spring and summer fire prevention and safety tips. Grilling is a great way [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="17637" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Over 1,500 homes catch fire, 280,000 individuals become injured as well as 6,500 individuals die from this. In the Event of a Fire, You Could Lose Your Life, If You Are Not Prepared. So here are 8 steps to help save your life. Escape Procedures If [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="17635" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] 1. Ray Bradbury originally titled his book Fahrenheit 451 as “The Fireman”, but he and the editors found the name boring, so they called a local fire station and asked at what temperature book paper burnt at. The firemen put Bradbury on hold, burnt a book, [...]
[vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1486057582198{margin-top: 6% !important;}"][vc_column_text] Over 80% of fire deaths occur in the home. Home fire sprinklers can save lives and property from fire. They respond quickly and effectively to fire, often extinguishing the fire before the fire department arrives. Only the sprinkler closest to the fire will activate, spraying water [...]
[vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1486057582198{margin-top: 6% !important;}"][vc_column_text] Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="17207" img_size="large"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] SAFETY TIPS Install smoke alarms inside and outside [...]
[vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1486057582198{margin-top: 6% !important;}"][vc_column_text] Working smoke alarms save lives. However, people who are deaf or hard of hearing may not be able to depend on the traditional smoke alarm to alert them to a fire. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should also be outside each sleeping area [...]
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1486056073903{margin-top: 6% !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Winter Storms can happen almost anywhere. They can cause us problems. Know what to do before, during and after a storm. This will keep you and your family safe from a winter fire. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1486056609436{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}"][vc_single_image image="17189" img_size="large"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] [...]
