Winter Fire Safety Tips

Each season presents its own unique home fire safety concerns. In winter, you depend heavily on your heating appliances. Remember:

• Keep your furnace clean and check that the pilot light is working.
• If you use a space heater, keep it away from combustible materials.
• Make sure the wiring is sound.
• Have all alternative heating sources such as a wood stove examined by an expert to make sure they are functioning properly.
• Do not use the oven for heating.
• Clean and check fireplaces and chimneys regularly.