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FALL AND WINTER HOME HEATING SAFETY TIPS FROM THE OSFM AND FVFAC

 September 23, 2020

As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, we depend on multiple heating sources to stay warm inside our homes. The FVFAC along with State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci want to provide the following life safety and home saving heating safety tips. “Elements of heating resources continue to be a significant factor in home fires in Maryland,” according to the Fire Marshal. “Following these guidelines, we can work together to reduce the number of residential fires.”

  • Ensure that your chimneys are cleaned annually or even more frequently if used in conjunction with your primary heating equipment.
  • Use adequately sized fireplace screens or enclosures. Never use a flammable liquid to start a fire in a fireplace, wood stove or pellet stove.
  • When disposing of ashes, do not use paper or plastic containers to remove them, instead always use a metal container. Ashes will insulate hot embers long after the fire is considered out. You may consider the ashes as being cooled off, but the hidden embers retain heat for a long period of time.
  • Make sure fuel-burning stoves are installed according to local fire codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Have your furnace inspected and serviced annually.
  • Check portable electric heaters for frayed/damaged wires and ensure they are clean and placed on a flat level surface. Use only “listed” appliances by an approved testing laboratory and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Do not use extension cords with portable space heaters. The extension cord can overheat and cause a fire. Always plug heat producing devices directly into a wall outlet on a properly rated and protected circuit.
  • If you use kerosene fuel-fired heaters, use only “K-1” kerosene fuel. Never fill the unit inside; remove it to the exterior after it has cooled before refueling. Note: Portable kerosene heaters are banned for use in Baltimore City.
  • Open a window enough to provide proper ventilation when using fueled heaters.
  • Keep combustibles (furniture, curtains, clothing, paper goods, etc.) at least (3) three feet from all heat sources. Fuel-burning appliances produce a deadly, tasteless, and odorless gas known as carbon monoxide (CO). Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms inside your home to provide an early warning of carbon monoxide levels. Learn what the effects of CO are on the human body and be able to recognize the symptoms if they should occur.
  • Always turn off portable heating equipment when leaving the room for extended periods. Portable heaters should never be operated unattended.

Along with these heating tips, check to make sure your smoke alarms are in good working order. “Routine maintenance and safe operation of heating equipment, combined with properly installed and operating smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, are a life-saving combination for all Marylanders,” stated Geraci.

Use the links below for more info…..

NFPA Heating_Safety Tips

NFPA CO Safety Tips

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From the Harford County Health Department

Attention, attention! Help needed! We are seeking volunteers who are interested in registering group 1B, 75+ citizens, to receive their vaccine. If this is something you're willing to help with, please visit the link below.

Some of you have reached out to us expressing your interest to volunteer where needed during this time. Thank you so much! As you can imagine, we are so overwhelmed and are very busy bees making sure everyone is taken care of. We thank you for your patience with us!

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The FVFAC works very closely with our local law enforcement partners....HCSO, MSP, OSFM, DNR-Police, and others. We'd like to take a moment to say THANK YOU!! for all that you do for us and our community!'Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.)

January 9th each year, we ask our nation’s citizens to show their support of law enforcement. You can show support and appreciation in a number of ways:

• Change your profile picture on social media to the image below;
• Wear blue clothing in support of law enforcement.
• Send a card of support to your local police department or state agency.
• Share a story about a positive law enforcement experience on social media.
• Participate in Project Blue Light - Proudly display your blue light in support of law enforcement.

Most importantly, if you see a deputy or police officer, simply say "thanks".
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The FVFAC works very closely with our local law enforcement partners....HCSO, MSP, OSFM, DNR-Police, and others. Wed like to take a moment to say THANK YOU!!  for all that you do for us and our community!
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As with so many other events that volunteers in our community participate in, the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge has taken on a different look due to the pandemic. This morning, the Officers and Members of the FVFAC were pleased and honored to help our local "Super Plungers" fulfill their plunge kick off celebration!

For more info on the Special Olympics of Maryland 2021 Polar Bear Plunge go to www.somd.org

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As with so many other events that volunteers in our community participate in, the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge has taken on a different look due to the pandemic. This morning, the Officers and Members of the FVFAC were pleased and honored to help our local Super Plungers fulfill their plunge kick off celebration!

For more  info on the Special Olympics of Maryland 2021 Polar Bear Plunge go to www.somd.org 

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Kitchen fire safety is a year round priority! Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.

Keep an eye on what you fry. Most cooking fires start when someone is frying food.
Watch what you are cooking. Fires start when the heat is too high. If you see any smoke or the grease starts to boil, turn the burner off.
Make sure you are awake and alert. Alcohol and some drugs can make you sleepy.
Wear short sleeves or roll them up so they don’t catch on fire.
Make sure children and pets stay at least 3 feet away from a hot stove.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so no one can bump them or pull them over.
Move things that can burn away from the stove. This includes dishtowels, bags, boxes, paper and curtains.
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Visually stunning and emotionally sobering. God bless you all for what you are willing to do for us.

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Fallston Fire Company
P.O. Box 141
Fallston, MD 21047

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