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  • TRUCK COMPANY
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  • SAFETY

SAFETY

Dryer Fires

House numbers save lives

Chimney fires

The MOST common cause of house fires other than candles -

Remove lint EVERY time you use dryer.

Replace plastic or aluminum accordian-style ducts. 

Have your dryer inspected annually

Chimney fires

House numbers save lives

Chimney fires

These are some signs that may indicate a chimney fire.  This is not a complete list.


Hearing a "roar" in the chimney.

Creosote chips and debris found on the ground or roof near the chimney.

Smoke or soot in an attic.

Smoke escaping from cracks in the chimney.

Flames at the top of your chimney.

Discolored chimney cap or visible cracks in the chimney or missing mortar.

House numbers save lives

House numbers save lives

House numbers save lives

While experiencing a fire or medical emergency, time is of the essence! Please mark your home number largely, clearly and well lit at night!

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers

House numbers save lives

Keep up-to-date on your fire extinquishers. Your kitchen extinguisher should be ACROSS THE ROOM from your stove. BE ADVISED: KIDDE Extinguishers manufactured between August 11, 1995 and September 22, 2017 have been recalled and if you check thier website, you can not only get information by also get replacements

Throw rugs

Fire Extinguishers

Questions?

Many times duriing the year we are called to a scene where someone has tripped on a throw rug. Please, do not use these!

Questions?

Fire Extinguishers

Questions?

If you have questions, we have answers. Contact us at 631-298-8833 or at the web address listed

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