FIRE STOPS WITH YOU - Fireplace and Home Fire Safety

FEMA/Civil Defense · 1998 · 1 page

CBRN & Disasters · Natural Disasters & Fire

USFA Fire Stops With You Fact Sheets

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KEEP FIREPLACES & WOOD STOVES CLEAN • Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist. • Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials. • Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Leave glass doors open while burning a fire. • Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures. • Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote b

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