Renting an apartment or home is something that most of us do at least once during our lives. There are many reasons why people choose rentals. For some, an apartment is a rite of passage into young adulthood; for others, it is a necessary stop between primary...
The best time to setup and maintain a home safety list is at the start or end of each year. Many people use this time to set new resolutions and look forward to changes made now. This is a great time to add in updating your families fire safety plans and checking that...
During the holidays our homes are filled with seasonal decorations, guests, and more often than not fires in the fireplace, wood stoves alight, perhaps even space heaters. Our holiday meals include plenty of baking and pots slow cooking on the stove top. Among the...
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for fire departments. Here are a few tips to keep in mind this holiday! Stay in the kitchen when cooking. If you leave turn off the stove. Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stove top. Have a...
It is essential that you remain calm in the event of an unexpected loss. Be a good listener and pay close attention to what people are telling you, and deal with the advice patiently. Don’t get caught up in the minor details, remain focused on the important...