More fires are reported on July 4th than any other day of the year. And, fireworks are responsible for 40 percent of those fires. Injuries caused by fireworks typically require hospital emergency room treatment β they include severe burns, fractures, scars, permanent disfigurement, and even death. Itβs important to remember that even sparklers, considered by many to be a safe and harmless alternative to fireworks, reach temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (water boils at 212 degrees and glass melts at 900 degrees). Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Fire Dept Shares Tips to Avoid Home Heating Fires This Winter
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Most fires reported in December-February are home heating fires. Have a qualified professional clean and inspect heating equipment and chimneys every year. Remember to turn off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed. Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Brian M. Kelly, Greenwich Fire Dept, National Fire Prevention Association
Thanksgiving’s Coming, Greenwich Fire Dept Shares Cooking Safety Do’s and Don’ts
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Thanksgiving is the Peak Day for Home Cooking Fires, Followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve. In Connecticut 80% of all fire personnel in Connecticut are volunteers. Unfortunately, the majority of fire departments throughout the state are experiencing a volunteer shortage. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Brian M. Kelly, cooking safety, The Greenwich Fire Department, turkey on fire
Greenwich Fire Dept Asks: Do You Know How Old Your Smoke Alarms Are?
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The NFPA requires smoke alarms be replaced at least every 10 years, but because the public is generally unaware of this requirement, many homes have smoke alarms past their expiration date, putting people at increased risk. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Brian M. Kelly, National Fire Prevention Association, NFPA
Greenwich Fire Department Offers Spring and Summer Recreation Safety Advice
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With the hope of preventing the need for such rescue missions, the Greenwich Fire Department is sharing some basic trail and waterway safety information. Continue Reading →