Don’t ShELF Fire Safety This Winter During the holidays usually fire safety is not the first thing on someone’s mind.  With having to make sure the house is decorated by the time relatives come over, thinking about keeping candles or any open flames way from flammable objects usually gets overlooked. Not only open flames but putting too much strain on circuit breakers can cause electrical fires as well. Unfortunately, if fire safety is overlooked this year’s Christmas could be unforgettable i...

The American Red Cross is an excellent source for fire prevention tips for your home.  “During the holiday season, an average of 40 home fires per day are caused by children playing. And candle fires are four times as likely to occur. That’s why these seven fire safety tips are so important to remember as you string up lights and gather with family and friends.” [1] Here is their latest list of 7 Fire Safety Tips for Holiday Decorating and Entertaining: 1. Keep children, pets and decoratio...