Cleveland Fire Offers Winter Safety Tips | 96.5 KISS-FM

CLEVELAND – Whether or not staying heat or celebrating the vacations, Cleveland Firefighters need residents to be protected this winter. On Thursday afternoon Cleveland Fireplace supplied some ideas for everybody to comply with. The occasion was held on the Western Reserve Fireplace Museum and Training Middle at 310 Carnegie Ave.

“Fireplace prevention is a vital a part of our mission,” mentioned Cleveland Fireplace Chief Anthony Luke. “We hope this data will assist to maintain residents protected throughout the holidays this winter.”

Electrical Security—Extension cords ought to solely be used briefly. By no means run an electrical cable underneath a carpet or a doorway the place it could get worn. When stringing vacation lights, examine their cords for injury.

House heaters want area. Ensure that area heaters are 3′ away from something flammable (paper, furnishings, blankets, drapes), and guarantee area heaters are turned off or unplugged when not in use.

By no means plug an area heater or any heat-producing equipment (espresso maker, microwave, toaster, and so forth.) into an extension wire. They need to be plugged immediately right into a grounded wall outlet.

Cooking Security—Thanksgiving and Christmas are busy days for cooking fires. Keep house in case you are baking, and keep within the kitchen utilizing the burners on high of the range. Ensure that youngsters know that the oven is sizzling and to not contact. Maintain youngsters and pets out of the kitchen while you’re cooking.

Holidays—Maintain your reside Christmas tree watered to forestall it from drying out and turning into a hearth hazard. In case your vacation celebrations embrace candles, watch out and by no means go away a lit candle unattended.

If you happen to want a smoke detector and can’t afford one, the Metropolis of Cleveland gives free smoke detectors at 216 -361-5535.

The Purple Cross supplies the identical service in case you are within the surrounding suburbs.

In regards to the Cleveland Division of Fireplace

The Cleveland Division of Fireplace has served the residents of Cleveland, Ohio, for over 150 Years! The Division’s core values middle on defending lives, property, and the setting by preparedness, prevention, public schooling, and emergency response; we emphasize high quality companies delivered effectively, successfully, and safely.

For extra data on the Cleveland Division of Fireplace, go to on-line at www.metropolis.cleveland.oh.us or on Fb/CLEFIREdept, Twitter @clevelandfire.

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