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Holiday Cheer: Safe Decorating Tips for a Bright and Merry Season
Ensure a mishap-free holiday season with these decorating tips for Christmas trees, ornaments, candles, and power cords from WFPD.
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Nov 29, 2018
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Freezing Temperatures
Freezing temperatures can put you and your family at an increased risk of a home fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure you...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Severe Weather
Being prepared before, and knowing what to do after the storm hits are critical to the safety of those who experience severe weather....
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Electric Wiring Safety
DIY home wiring projects should not be undertaken lightly. Failing to take the proper precautions or to use the right tools can put you...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Hotel Safety
In case of fire, know what to do in your home away from home. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) from...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Portable Fireplaces
Tabletop or portable fireplaces are increasingly popular. Although these can be an attractive addition to your home, they can be...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Space Heaters
Space heaters need space. That’s a key message from the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the United States Fire...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Fuel Burning Heaters – Kerosene and Gas
Kerosene and gas burning stoves can be effective tools for heating, but they also pose fire hazards that contribute to home heating...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Carbon Monoxide
Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. In the...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Scalding Water
Scald injuries are painful, require prolonged treatment, and may result in lifelong scarring and even death. The American Burn...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Home Heating
Heating equipment is the leading cause of home fire deaths. WFPD and The National Fire Protection Association recommend following these...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
House Numbering
If you have an emergency would your house be easy to find? Make sure your home and mailbox are well marked. House Address Numbers Should...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Campus Fire Safety
Heading off to college is a highlight in the lives of many young adults. Unfortunately, with the newfound independence of college life...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Cleaning Chemicals Don’t Mix
Tough stains or a lot of grit and grime can drive people to try different types cleaning products. When these chemicals are mixed it can...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Cooking Safety
Every year 13,000 people are injured in home fires, and with cooking being one of the leading causes of these fires it is important to...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Fireplace Safety
Everyone gathered around the fireplace enjoying the holidays. It makes for a picture perfect scene, but without taking the proper...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Candle Safety
On average 25 home candle fires start every day. The simple nature of candles having an open flame is the key to why they can be so...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Holiday Lights
Inspect holiday lights every year. If you find: • Frayed wire • Bare spots • Broken sockets • The wires are warm to the touch • They...
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Wentzville Fire Protection District
Sep 19, 2018
Grilling
Although gas grills are used roughly 1.5 times as often as charcoal grills, they are involved in five times as many fires. The key to not...
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