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Home Heating Fire safety
Although trending downward since the early 1980s, heating fires remained the second leading cause of home fires in 2021.
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| Take a moment and review these home heating safety tips | Oct,22,2025 |
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| Stay safe this holiday season with these frying tips | Oct,22,2025 |
Turkey Fryer Fire SafetyKnow the risks of frying a turkey to keep you and your family safe |
| Follow these easy safety steps to keep you and your family safe | Oct,22,2025 |
Carbon Monoxide SafetyOften called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely |
| Lithium battery Safety Measures to Keep You and Your Family Safe | Oct,22,2025 |
Lithium Ion Battery SafetyIf damaged or not used correctly, lithium-ion batteries found in many devices can catch on fire or explode. |
| Take a moment to review these safety tips about home smoke alarms | Oct,22,2025 |
Smoke Alarms at Home Tip SheetWhen there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. This easy-to-follow tip sheet teaches the importance of smoke alarms and provides actionable tips and important facts that can help save lives. |
| Cook with Caution Home Safety recommendations | Oct,22,2025 |
Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? Cook with CautionBy following a few safety tips, you can prevent these fires. Not only around the holiday's but year-round in the kitchen |
| Follow these microwave oven safety tips to keep you and your family safe | Oct,22,2025 |
Microwave Oven Safety Tip SheetWhile the convenience of the microwave oven is something we take for granted, safety should not be. By following a few simple safety tips you can prevent painful burns and possible fires. |
| Stay safe when using candles at your home or office | Oct,22,2025 |
Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deathsRemember, a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn. |
| Take a moment to review these escape planning tips in case of a fire | Oct,22,2025 |
Home Fire Escape PlanningYou may have only a few minutes to get out of your home safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Everyone needs to know what to do and where to go. |
| It is hard to imagine a home without electricity. We take this utility for granted, but there are fire risks to consider. | Oct,22,2025 |
Appliance and Electrical Fire SafetyFailure to clean (31%) was the leading factor contributing to the ignition of clothes dryer fires in homes from 2018-2020. |
| Chemicals and other hazardous materials used in homes can be dangerous to people's health and the environment. | Oct,22,2025 |
Home Hazardous MaterialsIt's important that residents follow product instructions when using, storing or disposing of home hazardous materials to prevent fires and unintentional poisoning. |
| Safety measures to keep in mind if you experience a car fire | Oct,22,2025 |
Vehicle Fire SafetyCCFD wants everyone to stay safe, especially if you experience a car fire. Follow these simple but lifesaving steps. |
| Cold weather safety tips | Jan,06,2025 |
Stay weather aware as cold temps head our wayHere are a few Winter weather safety steps to take that are always a good reminder to keep you and your family safe. |
| Now is a good time to check your smoke alarm and CO detector batteries | Nov,04,2024 |
Fall back, spring into fire safetyAs we change the clocks, now is a great reminder to check your smoke alarm and CO detector batteries. Also, it is recommended to replace smoke alarms every 10 years to make sure they work properly. Smoke alarms were present in three-quarters (74 percent) of the reported home fires from 2018 to 2022. Nearly three out of five (59 percent) home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms (43 percent) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16 percent). The death rate per 1,000 home structure fires is approximately 60 percent lower in homes with working smoke alarms than in homes with no alarms or none that operated. Of the fire fatalities that occurred in homes with working smoke alarms, 28 percent occurred when the alarm failed to alert occupants and 9 percent occurred when the occupants were alerted but failed to respond. Civilians who were fatally injured in homes with working smoke alarms were more likely to have been in the area of origin and involved in the ignition (37 percent). Most victims were escaping (32 percent), sleeping (29 percent), or unable to act (15 percent) at the time of injury. Hardwired smoke alarms (with or without battery backup) were found in 50 percent of the reported home fires in properties with smoke alarms; smoke alarms powered by battery were only found in 44 percent of such fires. Nearly two-thirds (66 percent) of the fatal injuries from fires in homes with smoke alarms occurred in properties with battery-only powered alarms. When present, hardwired smoke alarms operated in 94 percent of the fires considered large enough to trigger a smoke alarm. Battery-only alarms operated 85 percent of the time. Missing or non-functional power sources, including missing or disconnected batteries, dead batteries, and disconnected hardwired alarms, were the most common factors when smoke alarms failed to operate. |
| Safety | Aug,23,2024 |
Burn permitsBurn permits are required by law in Chatham County. Apply Here. |
| Call Georgia 811 before you dig | Aug,26,2024 |
Call 811 Before You DigBefore you dig, contact 811 to help prevent utility damage, service interruptions, costly repairs, and personal injury. This is a free service funded by member utility companies. |
| Learn Don't Burn: Fire extinguisher use and safety | Aug,26,2024 |
Learn Don't BurnLearn the PASS Method for proper fire extinguisher use both at home and work. |