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November 6, 2011
Change your clocks and smoke detector batteries.
Change your clocks and smoke detector batteries.
Chimney Safety Institute of America
To aid in the prevention of chimney fires and carbon monoxide intrusion and to help keep heating appliances and fireplaces functioning properly, the
Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) offers the following safety tips:
1. Get an annual chimney check. Have chimneys inspected annually, and cleaned as necessary, by a qualified professional chimney service
technician. This reduces the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisonings due to creosote buildup or obstructions in the chimneys.
2. Keep it clear. Keep tree branches and leaves at least 15 feet away from the top of the chimney.
3. Install a chimney cap to keep debris and animals out of the chimney.
4. Choose the right fuel. For burning firewood in wood stoves or fireplaces, choose wellseasoned wood that has been split for a minimum of six
months - one year and stored in a covered and elevated location. Never burn Christmas trees or treated wood in your fireplace or wood stove.
5. Build it right. Place firewood or firelogs at the rear of the fireplace on a supporting grate. To start the fire, use kindling or a commercial firelighter.
Never use flammable liquids.
6. Keep the hearth area clear. Combustible material too close to the fireplace, or to a wood stove, could easily catch fire. Keep furniture at least 36”
away from the hearth.
7. Use a fireplace screen. Use metal mesh or a screen in front of the fireplace to catch flying sparks that could ignite or burn holes in the carpet or
flooring.
8. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Place detectors throughout the house and check batteries in the spring and fall. When you change
your clocks for Daylight Savings Time, remember to check your batteries.
9. Never leave a fire unattended. Before turning in for the evening, be sure that the fire is fully extinguished. Supervise children and pets closely around
wood stoves and fireplaces.
10. The CSIA recommends annual inspections performed by CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps. These chimney sweeps have earned the industry's
most respected credential by passing an intensive examination based on fire codes, clearances and standards for the construction and maintenance
of chimney and venting systems. The National Fire Protection Association also recommends that all chimneys are inspected on an annual basis.
To aid in the prevention of chimney fires and carbon monoxide intrusion and to help keep heating appliances and fireplaces functioning properly, the
Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) offers the following safety tips:
1. Get an annual chimney check. Have chimneys inspected annually, and cleaned as necessary, by a qualified professional chimney service
technician. This reduces the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisonings due to creosote buildup or obstructions in the chimneys.
2. Keep it clear. Keep tree branches and leaves at least 15 feet away from the top of the chimney.
3. Install a chimney cap to keep debris and animals out of the chimney.
4. Choose the right fuel. For burning firewood in wood stoves or fireplaces, choose wellseasoned wood that has been split for a minimum of six
months - one year and stored in a covered and elevated location. Never burn Christmas trees or treated wood in your fireplace or wood stove.
5. Build it right. Place firewood or firelogs at the rear of the fireplace on a supporting grate. To start the fire, use kindling or a commercial firelighter.
Never use flammable liquids.
6. Keep the hearth area clear. Combustible material too close to the fireplace, or to a wood stove, could easily catch fire. Keep furniture at least 36”
away from the hearth.
7. Use a fireplace screen. Use metal mesh or a screen in front of the fireplace to catch flying sparks that could ignite or burn holes in the carpet or
flooring.
8. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Place detectors throughout the house and check batteries in the spring and fall. When you change
your clocks for Daylight Savings Time, remember to check your batteries.
9. Never leave a fire unattended. Before turning in for the evening, be sure that the fire is fully extinguished. Supervise children and pets closely around
wood stoves and fireplaces.
10. The CSIA recommends annual inspections performed by CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps. These chimney sweeps have earned the industry's
most respected credential by passing an intensive examination based on fire codes, clearances and standards for the construction and maintenance
of chimney and venting systems. The National Fire Protection Association also recommends that all chimneys are inspected on an annual basis.
Chimney & Fire Place Safety Tips
Top Ten 2011 Fire & EMS
1. Glen Messick
2. Jerry Nelson
3. Crystal Dickerson
4. Charlotte Pittman
5. Rusty Dennis
5. Faith Lewis
6. Joe Dickerson
7. Brandon Pittman
7. Dan Tauber
8. Josh Pittas
9. Riley Scott
10. John Wilson
1. Glen Messick
2. Jerry Nelson
3. Crystal Dickerson
4. Charlotte Pittman
5. Rusty Dennis
5. Faith Lewis
6. Joe Dickerson
7. Brandon Pittman
7. Dan Tauber
8. Josh Pittas
9. Riley Scott
10. John Wilson
The West Side VFD wants to thank the West Side Ladies Aux. For
their gracious donation of $5,000 to the Fire Department.
All of their hard work does not go unnoticed.
their gracious donation of $5,000 to the Fire Department.
All of their hard work does not go unnoticed.
