KRONENWETTERÂ FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY TIPS
Fire Prevention
Practice fire safety around your home, neighborhood and at work. It is important to talk to your children about fire safety in the home. Below is a safety list all home owners should follow:
1) Check batteries in smoke alarms
2) Clean out drier vents
3) Clean out chimneys and pipes
4) Make sure flue works properly
5) Cleanup your yard before winter
6) Get burning permits for yard waste
7) Practice your escape plan
1) Check batteries in smoke alarms
2) Clean out drier vents
3) Clean out chimneys and pipes
4) Make sure flue works properly
5) Cleanup your yard before winter
6) Get burning permits for yard waste
7) Practice your escape plan
Fire Safety
Fireplaces: open the damper before lighting the fire; the trap should be cleaned once a year
Fire Extinguishers: all residents should have an ABC Fire Extinguisher in their home and garage
Candles: be cautious when you burn them; never leave burning candles unattended
Paper: do not burn giftwrapping in your fireplace