Franklin Fire Dept

Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking making it imperative that you keep safety in mind when preparing today’s feast. And if you’re deep frying a turkey, it is even more important that you follow these safety tips. #Thanksgiving #FireSafety

Have a professional clean & inspect your chimney & heating equipment annually. Store ashes outside in a metal container at least 10 ft from any building. Turn space heaters off when leaving room or going to bed. Never use an oven to heat your home. #winterfiresafety #firesafety

As you stay cozy and warm during this cold spell that we are experiencing, we wanted to remind you to stay fire smart by plugging only 1 space heater into an outlet at a time and keeping anything that can burn at least 3 feet from any heat source. #winterfiresafety #firesafety

Bitterly cold air combined with the wind will produce near to below zero wind chill values over the region tonight. Dry and very cold weather is expected into the weekend. Plan ahead to limit exposure to the cold during this prolonged cold snap; Be like a cake, dress in layers!

Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. #HolidayFireSafety #FireSafety #ChristmasTree

The top 3 days for home candle fires are Christmas, New Year’s Day, & New Year’s Eve. So this holiday season, place candles 12+ inches from anything that burns, in a sturdy candleholder that won't tip over, & never leave burning candles unattended. #HolidayFireSafety #FireSafety

This dramatic video demonstrates what happens when fire touches a dry tree and a properly maintained, well-watered tree. #WaterYourChristmasTree #HolidayFireSafety #FireSafety #ChristmasTree youtube.com/watch?v=26A-49…

A dry #ChristmasTree can burn very hot & very fast, so: • Pick one w/ fresh, green needles that don't fall off when touched • Cut 2" from trunk base • Keep tree 3ft from heat sources • Don't decorate tree w/ lit candles • #WaterYourChristmasTree every day #HolidayFireSafety

Use holiday lighting safety, discard lights with frayed or pinched wires and turn off all your holiday lights before going to bed or leaving your home. #HolidayFireSafety #HolidayDecorations

As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart: • Only use nonflammable or flame-retardant decorations • Keep decorations away from heat sources & doors • Use clips, not nails, to hang lights • Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use #HolidayFireSafety #FireSafety

Cooking fires are the #1 cause of home fires & home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is leading cause of fires that start in kitchen. Keep this in mind on #Thanksgiving, which is peak day for cooking fires each year. nfpa.org/thanksgiving #firesafety youtube.com/watch?v=URy9Xw…

So follow these #firesafety tips if you use a turkey fryer this #Thanksgiving : • Cook outdoors on a level surface, away from structures • Completely thaw your turkey • Use correct amount of oil • Keep kids & pets at a safe distance • Keep a grease-rated extinguisher nearby

Fried turkeys are popular on Thanksgiving but they pose a serious fire hazard and can lead to severe injuries. Home cooking fires peak on Thanksgiving and 41 percent of fires involving turkey fryers happen on #Thanksgiving. youtube.com/watch?v=kjUynq…

Don‘t forget to change the batteries in your smoke alarms & carbon monoxide (CO) detectors when you change your clocks this weekend. Working smoke alarms and CO save lives. #ChangeYourClockChangeYourBattery #FireSafety

Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms also have “end of life” sounds that vary by manufacturer. This means it’s time to get a new CO alarm. Learn the sounds of fire safety at fpw.org #firepreventionweek #firesafety

A single “chirp” every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed. Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the smoke alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced. #firepreventionweek #firesafety

A continuous set of four loud beeps from your carbon monoxide detector—beep, beep, beep, beep—means carbon monoxide is present in your home. Go outside, call 9-1-1 and stay out. Learn the sounds of fire safety at fpw.org #firepreventionweek #firesafety

A continued set of three loud beeps from your smoke alarm—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out. Learn the sounds of fire safety at fpw.org #firepreventionweek #firesafety

Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of everyone in your home, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. #firepreventionweek #firesafety

Hear a chirp, make a change! If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm is chirping, change the batteries and check the alarm's expiration date. Alarms need to replaced after 10 years. If you don’t know how old it is, replace it. #firepreventionweek #firesafety