Judd Fire Protection, LLC 24/7 Emergency Service 410.871.3480 MENU « Previous Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays November 19th, 2021 From overloaded outlets to dry trees, it is important to learn the fire risks of holiday decorations. The holiday season is already upon us, and people everywhere are planning parties and family gatherings. There is nothing better than communing with your loved ones around a delicious meal and beautiful decorations. While lovely, these decorations can pose a serious risk to your home. From overloaded outlets to dry trees, it is important to learn the fire risks of holiday decorations. Here are some tips to keep you safe and healthy during the holiday. Be Careful with Holiday Lights Colorful string lights are a staple of holiday decorations. These lights are beautiful and add flair to any home, but they can also be a severe fire hazard. Never use outdoor lights and cords indoors, and avoid running extension cords under doors or carpets. When decorating your home, keep an eye out for frayed, bent wires and broken light sockets. Also, avoid using nails to hang lights as they can attract sparks and possibly start a fire. Instead, use plastic hooks, clips, or insulated staples to hang or lights. Never Leave Candles Unattended Candles are great for decorations, but they are massive fire hazards. Never leave a lit candle unattended and keep them close by where it can be extinguished. If your decor requires candles, consider using flameless candles. Battery-operated LED candles flicker and still give the appearance of fire without much risk. Christmas Tree Safety If you are bringing home a tree for Christmas, you must choose a healthy tree. Look for a tree with needles that pull back quickly from the branches but don’t break. Tap the tree on the ground, and if it sheds a lot of needles, it’s not fresh. Never place your tree near open flames or heat sources, such as fireplaces, candles, or lights. Cut a few inches off the tree trunk to expose the fresh wood. This helps with water absorption and keeps your tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard. Don’t Overload Outlets Many holiday decorations require electricity and need to be plugged in. You may be tempted to connect everything into the same outlet for convenience’s sake. But, this can be very dangerous as you can easily overload an outlet. Instead, use a power strip to plug because it gives you more individual outlets and takes the strain off your wall outlet. An overloaded outlet can quickly spark and cause a fire. Commercial and Residential Fire Prevention from Judd Fire Protection If you want to ensure your home and business are safe throughout the year, trust Judd Fire Protection, LLC. We have over two decades of experience designing, installing, inspecting, and repairing residential and commercial fire protection systems. We serve clients throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia. If you are interested in finding out more about our services and protecting your home and business, give us a call at 410-871-3480 or contact us online. For more fire safety tips, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Categories: Fire Safety | Tags: commercial fire protection, fire protection, and residential fire protection This entry was posted on Friday, November 19th, 2021 at 10:47 am. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Comments are closed. Recent Posts Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays How to Inspect a Fire Extinguisher How to Prevent House Fires How to Clean Fire Extinguisher Residue The Different Types of Fire Alarms Categories Commercial Fires Fire Alarms Fire Classifications Fire Drills Fire Extinguishers Fire Prevention Fire Protection Fire Safety Fire Sprinkler System Grill Safety Kitchen Fires Residential Fire Protection Residential Fires Smoke Alarms Uncategorized Archives November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 April 2016 Contact Judd Fire Protection, LLC 1100 Business Parkway South, Suite 3 Westminster, MD 21157 Tele: 410.871.3480 Fax: 443.293.8725 © 2021 Judd Fire Protection, LLC All Rights Reserved Website Design & Marketing provided by Adventure Web Interactive