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A letter from the State Fire Commissioner

 January 24, 2009

To The Times:

As state fire commissioner, I want to remind Pennsylvanians to be smart about how they heat their homes in the winter and be prepared to deal with emergencies with the help of resources available through www.readyPA.org.

As a result of the national economic downturn, many people are looking for cheaper ways to stay warm. However, the improper use of alternative heating sources can be deadly. On average, 175 Pennsylvanians die in house fires each year- many of which could have been prevented.

To keep you and your family safe, consider these tips:

  1. Never use an oven, range or grill as a heating device.
  2. Install carbon monoxide detectors to warn of any buildup of this deadly, odorless gas in your home.
  3. Keep all heating devices at least three feet away from everything else.
  4. Kerosene heaters should never be filled while hot and inside your home, and avoid overfilling the unit.
  5. When using an electric heater, never use an extension cord, never hang items to dry above it and never leave it unattended.
  6. Keep candles at least one foot away from anything that burns.
  7. Make an escape plan that shows two ways out of every room and have everyone practice it.
  8. Test your smoke alarm monthly and replace the battery twice yearly.
  9. Inspect and clean your chimney before each heating season.
  10. Never burn plastics, garbage or treated wood in a fireplace or woodstove.

I encourage you to take time now to prepare for other emergency threats, including winter storms. In addition to developing an evacuation plan for your home, you should have an emergency supply kit at home, as well as a to-go kit and a roadside emergency kit for your vehicle. Complete checklists for each of these kits and more winter heating safety tips are available at www.readyPA.org.

EDWARD MANN
Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner

A letter to the Daily Times from the Commissioner

 Fire Prevention

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Prospect Park, PA
55°
sunny
58% humidity
wind: 3mph WNW
H 62 • L 46
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Monthly Calls

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Jan52
Feb41
Mar55
Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
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Oct
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Dec
TTL148
2017
418 calls- 81 drills
2016
403 calls- 72 drills
2015
403 calls- 83 drills
2014
390 calls- 76 drills
2013
410 calls- 94 drills
2012
498 calls- 90 drills
2011
563 calls- 98 drills
2010
518 calls- 84 drills

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Prospect Park Fire Department
1001 Lincoln Avenue
Prospect Park, PA 19076

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