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610-287-9324

Fire Prevention

Programs We Offer

  • Fire House Tour
  • School Fire Prevention Presentations

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Not all fires can be prevented-but many can. Most of the time, prevention is simple and inexpensive- you just need to know the right steps to take! In this section, we’ll cover practical tips to help prevent fires during most occasions.

Kitchen Safety

  • Never leave cooking unattended
  • Keep flammable items (paper towels, oven mitts, dish towels) away from the stove
  • Turn pot handles inward to prevent spills or tipping

Candle Safety

  • Never leave candles burning unattended
  • Keep candles at least 12 inches away from any item that can burn
  • Keep candle sturdy and blow them out before leaving the room

Electrical Safety

  • Do not overload outlets or extension cords
  • Replace any frayed or damaged cords immediately
  • Use power strips with surge protection when needed

Smoking Safety

  • Never smoke in bed or when drowsy
  • Use deep, sturdy ashtrays
  • Fully extinguish any cigarettes before disposing of them

Heating Equipment

  • Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from furniture, curtains, and bedding
  • Turn heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep
  • Have heating systems and chimneys inspected annually

Smoke Alarms

  • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside all bedrooms
  • Test alarms once a month
  • Change batteries when seasonal clocks change

Fire Extinguishers

  • Keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen and garage
  • Make sure family members know how to use it
  • Check pressure gauge regularly

Escape Planning

  • Create and practice a home fire escape plan
  • Identify 2 ways out of every room
  • Choose a safe meeting place outside and make sure all family members know where to go

Summer Fire Prevention Tips

Grilling Safety

  • Keep grills at least 10 feet away from homes, decks, and structures
  • Never leave a grill unattended when cooking
  • Clean grease and fat buildup regularly
  • Make sure propane tanks are properly connected and not leaking

Fireworks Safety

  • Always use fireworks outside in a clear area- away from building, vehicles, humans and flammable materials
  • Never allow children to handle fireworks
  • Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby when using fireworks
  • Fully extinguish or soak all used fireworks before disposing of them

Smoke Alarms

  • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside all bedrooms
  • Test alarms once a month
  • Change batteries when seasonal clocks change

Fire Extinguishers

  • Keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen and garage
  • Make sure family members know how to use it
  • Check pressure gauge regularly

Winter Fire Prevention Tips

Fireplaces and Wood Stoves

  • Have chimneys and fireplaces inspected and cleaned annually

Holiday Decorations

  • Use UL-listed lights and decorations
  • Do not overload electrical outlets
  • Turn off all holiday lights before leaving house or going to bed

Christmas Tree Safety

  • Keep live trees well-watered so they do not dry out
  • Place trees at least 3 feet away from heat sources such as fireplaces, heaters, and radiators
  • Dispose of trees promptly once they begin to dry out

Halloween Safety

Pumpkin & Candle Safety

  • Use battery operated candles or glow sticks if you can instead of real candles in jack-o’lanterns
  • If using real candles, keep them well away from flammable decorations, costumes and curtains
  • Never leave lit candles unattended

Decoration Safety

  • Avoid blocking exits, walkways, or stairs with decorations
  • Keep decorations away from open flames, heaters, and lightbulbs

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

  • Stay in kitchen when cooking on stovetop and watch the food
  • Stay in home when cooking turkey and check frequently
  • Keep children away from the stove, oven, hot foods, and liquids
Upper Salford Volunteer Fire Company is a self-supporting, nonprofit organization with its finances derived from various affairs held from time to time.
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  • 782 Old Skippack Rd, Salfordville, Pa 18958
  • 610-287-9324
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