Is Carbon Monoxide in Your Home?

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is invisible, odorless, and a tasteless toxic gas. It causes about 300 accidental fatalities in homes each year; thousands more are treated in hospitals for CO poisoning.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning exposure...  [  more  ]  

Alternate Heating Source Safety Tips

The fall and winter is upon us. This causes many of us to seek out alternative sources to heat our home. Alternate heating sources are a major contributing factor in residential fire. The following safety tips will help you keep a safe home.
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Holiday Safety - Important Tips to Follow

The holiday season is a festive and joyous occasion. However, it's also a dangerous part of the year; over 400 lives are claimed, more than 1,600 injuries occur, and over $990 million in property damage is lost. According to the U.S. Fire Adm...  [  more  ]  

Electrical Safety Tips

• Replace or repair loose or frayed cords on all electrical devices.
• Avoid overloading outlets. Plug only one high-wattage appliance into each receptacle outlet at a time.
• When possible, avoid the use o...  [  more  ]  

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Thanksgiving Day is the busiest day for the fire service. More property damage and lives are lost in residential structure fires on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. The increase applies mostly to cooking fires in family homes. In 2005, cooking fires were involved in approximately ...  [  more  ]  

Candles, when properly used, can provide ambiance and add warmth and coziness to a home. Candles are also often used when severe weather causes a power outage, leaving homeowners in the dark. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, approximately 17,400 candle-related fires occurred in homes an...  [  more  ]  

As outdoor temperatures drop, and people take measures to keep themselves warm this winter, fire incidents involving fireplaces may increase. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department would like to remind you of some important SAFETY TIPS:

• Have your chimney inspecte...  [  more  ]