Wood-Burning Appliances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Before firing up a wood stove or fireplace, have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep flammable objects at least three feet from a wood stove or fireplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never use flammable liquids to start or accelerate a fire in a fireplace or wood stove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep a glass or metal screen in front of a fireplace to prevent embers or sparks from flying out into the surrounding area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never use excessive amounts of paper to overbuild a fire in fireplaces. That may ignite the creosote in the chimney.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Make sure your fireplace fire is out before going to sleep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Before closing your fireplace damper, ensure the ashes are cool. Closing the damper will help the fire to heat up again and will force\u00a0carbon monoxide<\/a>\u00a0into your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you use synthetic logs, follow the directions on the package. Use only one synthetic log at a time and never break one apart to quicken the fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Discard cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container. Store the container outside and away from the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check out more\u00a0fireplace safety tips<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0how to maintain a wood burning fireplace<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Gas Furnace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Have your furnace inspected to ensure that it\u2019s in good working condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discolored, install additional pipe insulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check that the flue pipe and pipe seams are well supported and without holes and cracks. Soot along or around seams may signal a leak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep combustible items away from the heating system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check out more\u00a0tips to maintain your gas furnace<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other Fire Safety Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Keep\u00a0portable generators<\/a>\u00a0outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible from your home to prevent carbon monoxide build-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never use a range or an oven for heating. Not only is it a safety hazard, but it can also be a source of carbon monoxide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you use\u00a0electric heaters<\/a>, plug only one heater into a wall outlet at a time to avoid overloading the circuit. If you can\u2019t use a wall outlet, use extension cords of the same size or larger than the heater\u2019s electrical cord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid using electric heaters in bathrooms or other areas where water is frequently used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never try to thaw\u00a0frozen water pipes<\/a>\u00a0with a blow torch or other open flame. The pipe could conduct the heat and ignite the wall structure inside the wall space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Regularly plan and practice your\u00a0fire escape plan<\/a>\u00a0with your family. Establish two exits in each room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use\u00a0emergency escape ladders<\/a>\u00a0to exit through windows in case the primary escape route is blocked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If there is a fire hydrant near your home, keep it clear of snow to help the fire department locate it in case of a fire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Gas Furnace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Have your furnace inspected to ensure that it\u2019s in good working condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discolored, install additional pipe insulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check that the flue pipe and pipe seams are well supported and without holes and cracks. Soot along or around seams may signal a leak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep combustible items away from the heating system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check out more\u00a0tips to maintain your gas furnace<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other Fire Safety Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Keep\u00a0portable generators<\/a>\u00a0outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible from your home to prevent carbon monoxide build-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never use a range or an oven for heating. Not only is it a safety hazard, but it can also be a source of carbon monoxide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you use\u00a0electric heaters<\/a>, plug only one heater into a wall outlet at a time to avoid overloading the circuit. If you can\u2019t use a wall outlet, use extension cords of the same size or larger than the heater\u2019s electrical cord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid using electric heaters in bathrooms or other areas where water is frequently used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never try to thaw\u00a0frozen water pipes<\/a>\u00a0with a blow torch or other open flame. The pipe could conduct the heat and ignite the wall structure inside the wall space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Regularly plan and practice your\u00a0fire escape plan<\/a>\u00a0with your family. Establish two exits in each room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use\u00a0emergency escape ladders<\/a>\u00a0to exit through windows in case the primary escape route is blocked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If there is a fire hydrant near your home, keep it clear of snow to help the fire department locate it in case of a fire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Other Fire Safety Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Keep\u00a0portable generators<\/a>\u00a0outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible from your home to prevent carbon monoxide build-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never use a range or an oven for heating. Not only is it a safety hazard, but it can also be a source of carbon monoxide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you use\u00a0electric heaters<\/a>, plug only one heater into a wall outlet at a time to avoid overloading the circuit. If you can\u2019t use a wall outlet, use extension cords of the same size or larger than the heater\u2019s electrical cord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid using electric heaters in bathrooms or other areas where water is frequently used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never try to thaw\u00a0frozen water pipes<\/a>\u00a0with a blow torch or other open flame. The pipe could conduct the heat and ignite the wall structure inside the wall space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Regularly plan and practice your\u00a0fire escape plan<\/a>\u00a0with your family. Establish two exits in each room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use\u00a0emergency escape ladders<\/a>\u00a0to exit through windows in case the primary escape route is blocked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If there is a fire hydrant near your home, keep it clear of snow to help the fire department locate it in case of a fire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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