KRONENWETTER 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
Adopt a Hydrant
We ask that you assist us in fire protection by adopting a hydrant near your home or business and ensure that it is clear of any snow, debris or obstructions that could hamper our firefighters ability to quickly hook-up and get water. Especially during the winter, it is not uncommon for hydrants to have snow build up around the hydrants. So, please do us a favor and keep them clean. If you see any issues with hydrants, please contact the Village of Kronenwetter.