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Do you think the guy who caused the big Reno fire wishes he had been more careful with those fireplace ashes? mynews3.com/content/news/s…
LV Firefighters put their lives on the line daily; here's one of our Firefighter's helmets after a recent blaze. http://t.co/dSqSGa6g
How the biggest critic of home fire sprinkler systems became their biggest advocate: nfpa.org/publicColumn.a…
Here's another reason to quit smoking: Nearly 1,000 people each year are killed in home fires caused by cigarettes. Put it out - every time.
LV Firefighters winter safety tip: Don't use space heaters in bathrooms or other areas where they may come in contact with water.
Nothing beats the cold weather like a bowl of hot soup, but LV Firefighters warn that scalding is the second leading cause of all burns.
Keep holiday decorations safe for 2012: trash those with loose or broken connections or bare wires. Store far from water, kids and pets.
Firefighters really don't want to have to crash your holidays. Be careful cooking, decorating and reveling. Here's to happy, safe holidays!
That beloved Christmas tree? It also doubles as a giant matchstick so keep it away from heat sources, water it and go easy on the lights.
Put the freeze on winter fires. Keep holiday candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
Light Christmas trees safely. Don't link more than three light strands, connect them to an extension cord and make sure wires aren't warm.
Never use a stovetop or an oven as a supplemental heating device. That's a big safely hazard and can be a source of toxic fumes.


