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Winter & Holiday Fire Safety FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEW YORK Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor Salvatore J. Cassano, Fire Commissioner FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION WINTERWINTER && HOLIDAHOLIDAYY FIREFIRE SAFETYSAFETY he winter season brings FUEL CONCERNS about many changes in your Keeping warm in your home should fuel concerns for the safety of your family. Thome. The heating system During the months of December, January and February, home-heating equipment kicks on and you prepare for the holidays by decorating and cook- (central heating units, portable and fixed space heaters and fireplaces) is the sec- ing holiday feasts. The winter ond leading cause of home fires. and holiday season is also the The major causes of home heating fires are poorly maintained systems, placing fire season. More than one-third space heaters too close to combustible items and flaws in construction and instal- of home fires occur during the lation of the heating units. months of December, January and February. Most fires and injuries SAFELY HEAT YOUR HOME BY FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES: are preventable by taking precau- • Have a qualified technician install all new equipment. tions that can make the difference between a happy and safe holiday • Have a qualified professional inspect your equipment annually. The inspec- or a holiday tragedy. tion will ensure that the system is maintained in proper working order and FIRE REMAINS THE identify any parts that require repair or replacement. MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATH • Schedule regular cleaning of your boiler, furnace and hot water heater, IN THE HOME WITH YOUNG , including the chimney and chimney connectors. CHILDREN AND OLDER ADULTS MOST OFTEN THE VICTIMS. • Have your wood-burning stove or fireplace, including the chimney and con- Don't underestimate nectors, inspected every year by a professional. your risk of fire! • Keep a glass or metal screen in front of fireplace openings to prevent embers Issued by the FDNY or sparks from jumping out. Office of BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP, BE SURE YOUR FIREPLACE FIRE IS OUT! Fire Safety Education & Office of Public Information For more Fire Safety info, visit the FDNY Websites www.nyc.gov/fdny or www.fdnyfirezone.org F IRE D EPARTMENT C ITY OF N EW Y ORK 9 METROTECH CENTER BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11201-3857 You can also write to the NYC Fire Department, Office of Fire Safety Education for fire safety information in other languages. Printing grant provided by the FDNY Foundation Photo by Allen Epstein Photo by ELECTRIC SPACE HEATERS hen purchasing an electric space heater, look for Never use the kitchen oven or gas range to heat your WWheaters with automatic shut-off features. home or apartment. Such improper use could cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate, GIVE SPACE HEATERS SPACE causing severe illness and possible death. Heaters should be placed at least three feet from any combustible material, such as bedding and furniture. The use of kerosene or propane space heaters is strictly prohibited and illegal in New York City. • Never use an extension cord with a space heater. The use of these types of space heaters • Inspect the electrical cord for damage before each use. poses a high risk of death and injury. • Keep young children and pets away from space heaters. • Only use equipment that has the Underwriters Laboratories Electric Kerosene (UL) Mark. space heater space • Avoid using electric space heaters in bathrooms or other with thermostat heaters areas where they may come in contact with water. and automatic are illegal • Turn off/unplug the space heater whenever you leave shut-off. to use in the room or go to sleep. NYC. ELECTRIC BLANKETS ith the rising costs of heating energy, you may • Always buy new electric blankets; second-hand blan- WWchoose to use an electric blanket to help keep you kets may not be safe. warm on a cold winter’s night. However, misused or • Replace any electric blanket that has broken or frayed damaged blankets can easily become an ignition cords or scorch marks. source for a fire. • Avoid tucking the electric blanket in at the sides of the FOR A SAFE NIGHT’S SLEEP, bed. follow these recommendations for • Avoid placing other blankets or comforters on top of using electric blankets: an electric blanket while in use. • Use only electric blankets that • Warm the bed with your electric blanket and turn it off have the Underwriters Laboratories before going to bed. (UL) Mark. • Replace all electric blankets that Electric blankets also present a burn risk to those are more than 10 years old. (99% of blanket fires who cannot feel heat or are unable to react appro- have been caused by blankets 10 years or older.) priately. Therefore, never place an electric blanket on • Purchase blankets with an automatic safety shut-off. babies, small children or those with physical limitations (The device will shut off the blanket if the temperature that may prevent them from turning the control off or gets too high.) removing the blanket from their body. BE ELECTRICALLY SAFE orn, damaged or improperly used • Do all outlets and switches have cover WWelectrical cords cause most home plates? electrical fires. • Is any cover plate discolored? (Discol- oration could indicate that the wiring Take a few minutes this season to behind the plate is overheating.) INSPECT THE CONDITION of your electrical cords, extension cords, • Do all electrical plugs fit snugly into plugs and outlets to make your their outlets? home as safe as possible. • Are any outlets overloaded with more than two appliances? • Do all the electrical appliances and cords have the Underwriters Laborato- ries (UL) Mark? Carefully inspect new and used • Are cords out from beneath furniture holiday lights for cracked or frayed wires. Do not use broken bulbs on Christmas trees. and rugs or carpeting? • Do extension cords carry more than Remember, extension cords are for temporary their proper load? use only and not to be used as a permanent extension of a home's wiring system. • Are any outlets or switches unusually warm or hot to the touch? CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY TIPS hristmas trees are enjoyed in many homes as the tradi- • If the tree has been stored for more than three days, CCtional centerpiece of the holiday celebration. However, prior to putting it up, make another one inch cut off the both real and artificial trees pose an increased risk of fire. bottom of the trunk and immediately place the tree into Christmas tree fires do happen. Defective lighting, including a stand that holds at least a half-gallon of water. electrical cords and plugs, cause almost half of all Christ- • Keep the water level above the cut and check the mas tree fires. water level daily. (Initially, a fresh tree may soak Protect your family and your neighbors with the fol- up a gallon of water per day.) lowing fire prevention tips: • No water additives, such as aspirin, sugar or • When choosing an artificial tree, be sure it is commercial fire retardant, are necessary. labeled as fire-retardant. When choosing a real Plain tap water is best! tree, select the freshest-looking tree available. • Place the tree away (at least three feet) from • Select a tree that is an appropriate size for heating system air registers, fireplaces and the room. Keep in mind that trees look small- other heat sources. er when they are outside and tree toppers • Try to position the tree near an electrical and stands will add to the final height of the outlet to minimize use of extension tree. cords. REAL Trees • Adequately support the tree with a sturdy stand REAL Trees designed not to tip over. • Test for freshness by gently grasping a branch between • Do not use electric lights on metallic trees. (Use remote your thumb and forefinger and pulling it toward you. Very spot or reflective lights.) few needles should come off. • Do not use lighted candles or other flaming devices on or • Shake or bounce the tree on its stump. If an excessive near your tree. number of green needles fall to the ground, the tree may not be fresh. • Whenever possible, use decorations made with flame- resistant, flame-retardant or non-combustible materials. • Buy your tree early. Most tree lots receive only one ship- ment of trees. Trees don't become fresher sitting in a lot. • Unplug the tree lights when out of the room and before going to sleep. • If you don't plan on putting the tree up right away, make a one half inch fresh cut off the bottom of the trunk and Even if you keep your tree properly watered, it will place the tree in a five-gallon bucket of warm water. naturally start to dry out. Discard the tree immediate- Store the tree in cool temperatures, but above freezing. ly after the holiday. HOLIDAY FEASTING he holidays are a time for celebration and that means more Don't Let Your Turkey Fryer Fry You! TTcooking! Regrettably, cooking fires remain the leading In recent years, deep-frying turkeys has cause of home fires and fire injuries. Unattended cooking become increasingly popular; however, accounts for 33% of these fires. Other leading causes are this new tradition is a recipe for a holiday placing combustible items too close to the heat source and tragedy! various electrical defects. The use of turkey fryers are considered There are a variety of situations that lead to unattended a serious injury and fire risk because: cooking fires. The most common is when the cook becomes • As the turkey is placed in the hot oil, distracted and leaves the kitchen. oil may spill from the fryer onto the In order to drastically reduce your risk of a cooking fire, burner, causing a fire.
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