More than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves
and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in
their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the
fire risks when heating with wood and solid fuels.
More than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves
and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in
their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the
fire risks when heating with wood and solid fuels.
 Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned
annually by a certified chimney specialist
 Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces that do not have
a glass fireplace door
 Never use flammable liquids to start a fire
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 Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or
wood stove
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Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or
wood stove
 Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire
before going to bed or leaving the house
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Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire
before going to bed or leaving the house
 Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container
outside your home
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Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container
outside your home
If you use a furnace for heat, seasonal furnace maintenance is
essential to make sure your furnace is running efficiently and
safely. RECOMMENDED: A yearly maintenance check by a
professional technician! A home furnace checklist includes
changing the air filter, making sure the air vents are not
obstructed; if gas or propane is used make sure the tank is
topped off, and test-run the heater before you need it!
Provided by the Institute for Rural Emergency Management at the University of Central Missouri
http://ucmo.edu/irem/
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Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned
annually by a certified chimney specialist
Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces that do not have
a glass fireplace door
Never use flammable liquids to start a fire
If you use a furnace for heat, seasonal furnace maintenance is
essential to make sure your furnace is running efficiently and
safely. RECOMMENDED: A yearly maintenance check by a
professional technician! A home furnace checklist includes
changing the air filter, making sure the air vents are not
obstructed; if gas or propane is used make sure the tank is
topped off, and test-run the heater before you need it!
Provided by the Institute for Rural Emergency Management at the University of Central Missouri
http://ucmo.edu/irem/