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Let’s put a freeze on holiday fires!
During the festive season, regardless of whether you celebrate Hannukah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, share prevention messages with your community.
Never leave a burning candle alone.
Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.
Put candles in sturdy holders and place them where they can’t be knocked over easily.
Consider using battery-operated flameless candles.
Community Risk Reduction
Christmas Tree Fire Safety
Messages to share:
- Water your Christmas tree every day. A dry tree can burn very hot and very fast.
- Place your tree at least 3 feet from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, space heaters and heat vents.
- Inspect holiday lights each year before you decorate. Throw away lights with frayed or pinched wires.
National Fire Data Center
Key benefits of V1 NERIS:
- Telling the Department’s Story.
- Resource Allocation.
- Understanding Risks.
- Performance Review.
Have questions about NERIS? Check out the webinar recordings and the data schemas
Research
Guide to funding alternatives
Updated November 2023
This comprehensive resource tackles the challenges faced by EMS agencies and fire departments, providing vital information on funding sources, grants and alternative revenue options.
Fire/EMS Training
Invest in yourself
The National Fire Academy has the courses to help you meet your professional development goals and reduce all-hazards risks in your community. The courses you take through the NFA can be considered for college credit.
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