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If you need assistance installing your child’s safety seat, the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services wants to help. Personnel at three of our fire stations are specially trained and will be glad to see that your seat is properly installed. The following are safety tips you should consider:…
Read MoreBe prepared for any accidents by having fire extinguishers strategically placed around your house. You should have at least one extinguisher on each floor and one in the kitchen (this one should be an all-purpose extinguisher, meaning it can be used on grease and electrical fires), and one in the…
Read MorePlan your Escape Route in case of a fire before you need to use it! Planned escape routes are a necessity, especially if a fire were to occur during the night. Go through each room in your house and think about the possible exits. You should have in your mind…
Read MoreOf course the best way to practice Fire Safety is to prevent fires from occurring in the first place. Start by keeping these tips in mind: -Check that all electrical appliances, cords and outlets are in good working condition. -Are your electrical appliances in good condition, without loose or frayed…
Read MoreChange the batteries in your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors twice a year when you change your clocks for daylight savings time. It’s a fact that having a smoke alarm in the house cuts your risk of dying in a fire in half. Almost 60% of all fatal residential fires…
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