NFPA and USFA team up to "Put a Freeze on Winter Fires"
Home fires and home fire deaths peak in winter months
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) are teaming up on a campaign to promote fire safety during winter months, when there are typically more home fires and home fire deaths. Safety information being offered on a host of topics under the umbrella “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires,” which is aimed at raising awareness of winter fire risks and providing tools and information that can be used to reduce these risks.
Preparing for a new season is the first step in addressing safety. NFPA and USFA offer 10 Tips to Get Ahead of the Winter Freeze, a printable checklist of reminders, such as checking that vents have been cleaned and inspected, and furnaces have been inspected and serviced.