Topic: Smoke Alarm

Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urges residents use portable heaters safely

January 17, 2013 |

Are you using portable heaters safely?

Nashville, TN – According to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 900 portable heater fires in homes are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated 70 deaths, 150 injuries and $53 million in property loss.

“We cannot stress enough the importance of following safety precautions when using portable heating devices in your home,” said State Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak. “Keeping fire safety in mind can help save lives and property.” «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Fire Rescue responds to fire at The Bluffs apartment complex on Riverside Drive

December 21, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On Thursday December 20th, at 1:31pm, Clarksville Fire Rescue and Clarksville Police responded to a smoke alarm call at The Bluffs apartment complex located at 939 Riverside Drive.

“When units first arrived on the scene, there was no visible sign of smoke or a fire,” stated Fire Marshal Ray Williams. “Upon further investigation, some smoke was seen coming out of apartment C-19.”

Clarksville Fire Rescue units respond to an apartment fire at The Bluffs apartment complex on Riverside Drive Thursday afternoon.

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Tennessee State Fire Marshal asks residents to prepare homes for cold weather

December 21, 2012 |

Alternate heating sources often cause fatal fires; use checklist for home

Nashville, TN - Tennessee Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak wants to remind Tennesseans to keep safe and warm, as colder weather becomes more common across the state. But she urges residents to be cautious in the use of alternate heat sources.

“The colder weather means many people will begin to heat their homes with fireplaces, woodstoves and space heaters,” said McPeak. “Cold weather months typically have a higher number of accidental fire injuries and deaths, due to the use of these alternate heat sources.” «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee State Fire Marshal urges caution with home medical oxygen

September 30, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The presence of portable, medical oxygen in the home has grown over the past decade, and so has the need for education about the fire hazards associated with its use. Medical oxygen adds a higher percentage of oxygen to the air a patient uses to breathe. Fire needs oxygen to burn. If a fire should start in an oxygen-enriched area, the material burning will burn more quickly.

“When more oxygen is present, any fire that starts will burn hotter and faster than usual,” Tennessee State Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak says. “It is crucial to follow safety precautions when medical oxygen is in use in a home.” «Read the rest of this article»

Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries, as you spring forward

March 11, 2011 |

‘Change your clock, change your battery’ for daylight saving time

Nashville, TN – Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00am Sunday, March 13th. Be sure and set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

As clocks move ahead this weekend for daylight saving time, Tennessee State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak would like to remind Tennesseans to change their homes’ smoke alarm batteries, as well.

“ ‘Change your clock, change your battery’ is an easy phrase to remember and practice, when you update your clocks this weekend,” says McPeak. “Smoke alarms, even those that are hard-wired, should have their batteries replaced regularly and be tested monthly to ensure you have the protection you need,” McPeak says. “Use this time to protect your home and family.” «Read the rest of this article»

Replace your smoke alarm’s batteries, as you spring forward

March 11, 2010 |

‘Change your clock, change your battery’ for daylight saving time

Nashville, TN – As clocks move ahead this weekend for daylight saving time, Tennessee State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Leslie A. Newman would like to remind Tennesseans to change their homes’ smoke alarm batteries, as well.

“ ‘Change your clock, change your battery’ is an easy phrase to remember and practice, when you update your clocks this weekend,” says Newman. “Smoke alarms, even those that are hard-wired, should have their batteries replaced regularly and be tested monthly to ensure you have the protection you need,” Newman says. “Use this time to protect your home and family.”

A working smoke alarm will double your survival chances during a home fire by giving you the critical time needed to escape. Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. The smoke and toxic gases from a fire can cause you to sleep more deeply, diminishing the chances of survival. «Read the rest of this article»

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