Jan 13, 2015 | Fire Codes, For Contractors, Safety Encyclopedia
Effective January 12, 2015, state lawmakers updated the Florida Building Code to require the use of batteries that last 10 years in residential smoke detectors. This is a benefit to homeowners as they will not have to remember to replace their smoke alarm batteries...
Jul 10, 2013 | Featured, Safety Encyclopedia
Daylight Saving Time Begins: 2nd Sunday in March, Ends: 1st Sunday in November
Mar 13, 2008 | News Releases
A working smoke alarm gave the occupants of a burning Estero home time to evacuate. Estero Fire Rescue responded to a call at 9:10 pm on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 20081 Wolfel Trail located in the Breckenridge subdivision. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke...
Jul 10, 2013 | Safety Encyclopedia
Thanksgiving – The Safe way Each year, cooking fires cause millions of dollars in damage and injury thousands; more residential fires occur on Thanksgiving Day than on any other day of the year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. The number of fires...
Jul 10, 2013 | Safety Encyclopedia
Prevention Tips Ways to Keep your Residence Safe: Never keep rubbish in the hallway. Make sure it is stored properly and collected regularly. Don’t put items in the trash chute that are too big and may get stuck. Things caught in the chute easily can turn a fire in...