Tag: fire safety

Watch For These Signs of an Electrical Fire

An electrical fire can be stealthy. Old or faulty wiring or an overloaded circuit can spark a fire inside a wall, the basement or the attic. Here are signs you need to act quickly to protect yourself and your family from an electrical fire in your home. Tripping breakers It’s not unusual to trip a… Read more »

Protecting Your Home With Fire Extinguishers

Fire can break out at your house even if you’re careful, so preparing ahead can save people and property. It’s a good idea to have fire extinguishers nearby and ready to use. Here’s a brief tutorial to arm yourself against catastrophe. Types of fire extinguishers and their use Should a fire break out in your… Read more »

Safety First When Grilling Great Food

Grilling delicious meals on the weekend is therapeutic. You can feel the tensions of the workweek go up in barbeque smoke as you create a chargrilled masterpiece. But to ensure your grilling experience doesn’t flame out, you have to exercise some cooking caution before, during and after you grill. Burned steaks are bad; a burned… Read more »

Fire Safety: Your Family is Counting on You

Although no one wants to contemplate a cherished home being destroyed by fire, it’s an important topic to address — with emphasis on prevention and preparation. A home free from fire hazards. Fire prevention is the first priority. Never allow flammable materials to be stored near heat sources such as water heaters, furnaces, fireplaces and… Read more »