As the new year begins, the terrible tragedy of the Christmas day house fire in Stamford that left five people dead was grim reminders of how to turn off the home can be. Smoke, heat and fire can kill quickly.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers advice and tips for all types of fire safety, but the first line of Defense is to have working smoke detectors in the House.
2012 Is here, one suggestion for a resolution comes from Simsbury Fire Marshal Kevin j. Kowalski: “as we bring in the new year, let the new year’s resolutions we become more fire safety. Make sure your smoke, and CO detectors work. Make sure You have a plan for an emergency in your home, and included an overnight visitors in your plans. “
According to the Massachusetts-based National Fire Protection Association-a non-profit group that promotes international for fire prevention and public safety-December, January and February is the month over the death of a house fire, and the heating equipment is the leading cause of home fire deaths.
Winter fire safety tips from Simsbury volunteer fire company: