Winter Safety Tips

Winter Fire Safety

Tree Safety

Never use candles as decorations.
Keep tree away from heat.
Never use a cut tree in a place of public assembly (apartment or hotel lobbies, restaurants, etc.).
Water a cut tree daily.
Use a “non-tip” style tree stand.
Use only fire retardant decorations.
Never leave a lit tree unattended.
Dispose of your tree properly, soon after the holiday before needles dry out.
Artificial trees should have a fire retardant label.

Keep the season bright... watch those lights!

Unplug all lighting before retiring for the evening or leaving the house.
Blow out candles before leaving the room. Don't leave candles burning unattended.
Purchase lights and electric decorations which are listed by an approved testing agency such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
Check all lighting for frayed wires, broken plugs, sockets, etc.
Never overload outlets. Use no more than three strands of lights on a single extension cord.
Never use candles on trees, near live or other flammable decorations.
Never hang lights on a metallic tree.
Always use appropriate weatherproof lights outdoors.

Information on this page courtesy of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services