Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Fairlawn fire Lt. Rick Szeles offers some safety tips for decorating your home.
- PATCH'S HOUSE & HOME
- Megan Rozsa
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Everything is beautiful this time of year because, frankly, you make it that way. But your favorite Fairlawn-Bath Patch editor and the Fairlawn Fire Department want to make sure your decorations aren't going to burn your house down. We checked in with fire Lt. Rick Szeles for some decorating safety tips this holiday season. Here's what he had to say: • "Believe it or not, one of the biggest fire hazards is lit candles," Szeles said. "For some reason folks light a lot of candles during the season and typically that's how bad things happen." Don't leave a candle unattended or place it near something combustible such as curtains or draperies, he said. • "People like to overload electrical circuits during the holidays," Szeles said. "They …
Monday, July 4, 2011
Always be prepared with the equipment to put a fire out, according to Ohio Fire Marshal Larry Flowers
Some of the best things about celebrating the Fourth of July are the most dangerous. So, to stay safe this holiday, the Ohio Fire Marshal shared information on how to celebrate without getting hurt. The following information was provided by State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers: Campfire Safety Grilling Safety More Fourth of July safety tips: Fireworks Safety Tips from State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Change clocks and smoke detectors.
Procrastinators take note -- it's time to spring forward! Given the Friday snow storm it may be tough for many of you to think of spring, but it's right around the corner -- really. Daylight Saving time kicks in at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, so set your clocks ahead before you turn in for the night. Sure it's a lot of running around the house and re-setting. On the up side, this means clock in my car will be correct for the next few months... Ohio's interim State Fire Marshal Donald Cooper says while you're changing clocks all over the house, it's also a good idea to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. The United States Fire Protection Association (USFA) and Ohio's fire departments, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of …
