Fire Safety

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10.   Clocks are set forward one hour, except in Hawaii and most of Arizona.With Daylight Saving Time, it’s a good time for two home safety … [Read more...] about Spring Forward Safety Tips

Approximately 95 percent of all wildfires in California are caused by human activity.  Target shooting is one of those causes.  CAL FIRE’s “One Less Spark” campaign offers these tips to avoid target … [Read more...] about Fire Safe Target Shooting

Winter is here, and it’s time for a cozy, warm fire.  There are dangers for children associated with that fire.  The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips to keep children safe around … [Read more...] about Keeping Children Safe Around Fireplaces

Effective November 27, 2018, CAL FIRE has lifted burn permit suspension in Tuolumne, Calaveras, eastern Stanislaus, and eastern San Joaquin Counties.  CAL FIRE advises that persons with current and … [Read more...] about Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.  And turkey deep fryers are responsible for many of those fires.  The NFPA … [Read more...] about Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

It may be November, but with deadly and destructive wildfires burning in northern and southern California, it is a reminder that being wildfire prepared is a year around activity.We have wildfire … [Read more...] about Wildfire Preparedness is Year Around

Halloween is almost here.  Make sure it’s an evening of treats, not tricks, with these Halloween safety tips from CAL FIRE and the National  Fire Protection Association (NFPA).According to the … [Read more...] about Halloween Safety Tips

Evacuations—What do to and how to prepare were a common theme in my email during the recent wildfires.  In the Resources section of this website you will find information for pre-evacuation and … [Read more...] about Evacuation Preparedness