Enjoy a Safe and Fun-Filled Summer
Summer is one of the best times of the year with warm weather, vacations, camping trips, and endless fun in the sun. We want you to enjoy every moment, which is why it’s important to keep safety in mind for yourself, your family, and your property. Follow these essential summer fire safety tips to help keep your summer safe and enjoyable.
Summer Fire Safety Tips
While summer offers plenty of activities and opportunities for fun, it’s also a season when fire risks increase. Stay safe with these important reminders.
Property Fire Safety
- Keep at least 10 feet of space between your home, shed, and any fire pits, bonfires, or tiki torches.
- Always supervise children and pets, especially around open flames.
- Store matches and lighters well out of reach of children.
- Fully extinguish any open flames before going to bed or leaving the area.
- Leave fireworks to the professionals, don’t try to set them off yourself.
Grilling Fire Safety
- Never grill indoors. Only use grills outside in well-ventilated areas.
- Set your grill away from your home, deck railings, roof eaves, and tree branches.
- Check propane hoses for leaks before using.
- Always open the lid of a gas grill before lighting it.
- Only use charcoal starter fluid designed for grills, never other flammable liquids.
- Wear short sleeves or roll up long sleeves while cooking to avoid catching fire.
- Use long-handled grilling tools to protect your hands and arms.
- Keep your grill at least 10 feet away from your home or any structures.
- Maintain a 3-foot safety zone around the grill for children and pets.
- Never leave a grill unattended while in use.
- Clean off grease and fat buildup regularly to prevent flare-ups.
- Allow charcoal to cool completely before disposing of it in a metal container.
Preventing Burns and Fires This Summer
Taking a few safety precautions goes a long way toward preventing injuries or property damage. If someone gets burned, immediately run cool water over the burn for 3-5 minutes, then cover it with a clean, dry cloth. For serious burns, seek medical attention right away.Wishing you a safe and happy summer! If you ever need help with fire damage, restoration, don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert team.
Taking a few safety precautions goes a long way toward preventing injuries or property damage. If someone gets burned, immediately run cool water over the burn for 3-5 minutes, then cover it with a clean, dry cloth. For serious burns, seek medical attention right away.Wishing you a safe and happy summer! If you ever need help with fire damage, restoration, don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert team.
