PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Fire Safe Winter - As the temperature drops, the number of residential fires goes up. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department wants you to have a worry free winter by taking the following precautions: Before you use your heater for the first time this winter, have a qualified serviceman inspect your furnace and change the filter. If you have a fireplace or wood burning stove that you use for home heating, make sure it’s clean and inspected by a qualified chimney sweep. Burn only dry, well seasoned wood. When using your fireplace, make sure the opening is covered with an approved metal screen or glass doors. Never leave a fire unattended. When using space heaters, make sure there is a minimum of 36 inches of clearance on all sides of the heater. Never try to thaw frozen water pipes with a torch or open flame. Use hot water or an approved device. Make sure there are operating smoke detectors on each level of your home. Your family should have and practice a home fire escape plan. With these helpful tips, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department hopes you will be safe and worry free this winter. Contact Information: Captain David Sadecki Information Officer Office 805.681-5531 Cell 805.689-0599 News Line 805.681-5546 Email david.sadecki@sbcfire Twitter @SBCFireInfo All Santa Barbara County Fire Department Public Service Announcements are available at sbcfire ###
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:51:48 +0000
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