Cartersville, Atlanta, Georgia – Christmas and the other winter holidays are upon us. It’s the time when you pull out all those decorations from the attic and begin the arduous task of untangling lights and unpacking ornaments. H & R Fire and Safety wants to remind you that this is also the time of the year when a lot of home fires occur. Fresh Christmas trees are always so pretty and smell great, but if they get too dry they can burst into flames and take down a home in a matter of minutes. And what warms the heart better than a crackling fire in the fireplace on a cold winter night? The problem is that people forget to have the chimney cleaned and it builds up with creosote. Creosote or Flue gas is released primarily by the burning of wood, and as it travels up the chimney it sticks to the walls through condensation. The condensation of the creosote happens when the hot smoke reaches the cooler temperatures of the chimney. Plain black soot is one form of creosote, another form is hard with a crunchy texture, third is tar-like that dries into a hard resin. Creosote builds up in your chimney and if not cleaned out thoroughly can either start a fire immediately or smolder for hours, even days. Aren’t candles beautiful to look at during the holidays? And they smell great too, but if left unattended they can be dangerous. The folks at H & R Fire and Safety want you to have a great holiday season, but they also want you to be prepared in case of an emergency. Do you have fire extinguishers placed strategically around your house? Are they charged and in good working order? Do you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with fresh batteries in place ready to go? If you live in a multi-story home do you have escape ladders and an escape plan? Hopefully you’ve already thought of all these things and have a plan in place but if not, it’s not too late. Find a certified fire equipment dealer near you by contacting NAFED (National Association of Fire Equipment Dealers) or if you live in Georgia, GAFSED (Georgia Association of Fire Safety Equipment Dealers) is the place to look. Of course you can always contact your friends at H & R Fire and Safety at 770-382-7650 or on the web at http://www.hrfiresafety.com for any of your fire or safety needs. Be careful, keep your family and friends close, and above all have a safe and happy Holiday Season!
Cartersville, Atlanta, Georgia – Christmas and the other winter holidays are upon us. It’s the time when you pull out all those decorations from the attic and begin the arduous task of untangling lights and unpacking ornaments. H & R Fire and Safety wants to remind you that this is also the time of the year when a lot of home fires occur. Fresh Christmas trees are always so pretty and smell great, but if they get too dry they can burst into flames and take down a home in a matter of minutes. And what warms the heart better than a crackling fire in the fireplace on a cold winter night? The problem is that people forget to have the chimney cleaned and it builds up with creosote. Creosote or Flue gas is released primarily by the burning of wood, and as it travels up the chimney it sticks to the walls through condensation. The condensation of the creosote happens when the hot smoke reaches the cooler temperatures of the chimney. Plain black soot is one form of creosote, another form is hard with a crunchy texture, third is tar-like that dries into a hard resin. Creosote builds up in your chimney and if not cleaned out thoroughly can either start a fire immediately or smolder for hours, even days. Aren’t candles beautiful to look at during the holidays? And they smell great too, but if left unattended they can be dangerous. The folks at H & R Fire and Safety want you to have a great holiday season, but they also want you to be prepared in case of an emergency. Do you have fire extinguishers placed strategically around your house? Are they charged and in good working order? Do you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with fresh batteries in place ready to go? If you live in a multi-story home do you have escape ladders and an escape plan? Hopefully you’ve already thought of all these things and have a plan in place but if not, it’s not too late. Find a certified fire equipment dealer near you by contacting NAFED (National Association of Fire Equipment Dealers) or if you live in Georgia, GAFSED (Georgia Association of Fire Safety Equipment Dealers) is the place to look. Of course you can always contact your friends at H & R Fire and Safety at 770-382-7650 or on the web at http://www.hrfiresafety.com for any of your fire or safety needs. Be careful, keep your family and friends close, and above all have a safe and happy Holiday Season!
