Fire Safety Tips: Spring/Summer

• Store paints, fuels and all ignitable liquids in a cool, locked metal cabinet. Greasy rags should be stored in a self-closing metal container.
• DO NOT store chemicals that are not compatible together such as pool chemicals, oils, gasoline and cleaning products. If you're not sure, call your local fire department.
• Never leave a grill unattended. Never use liquid fuel to start a fire, only approved charcoal lighter.
• Avoid using gas or charcoal grills on enclosed porches or balconies.
• When on trips, check hotel/motel rooms for smoke detectors as well as alternate means of escape.
• Fireworks, including sparklers, are dangerous. Fireworks are illegal, including firecrackers. Leave them to the professionals.
• Florida averages 8,100 wildfires each year, destroying thousands of acres of forest, grassland and animals. Dispose of matches and cigarettes properly.
• Stow boat fuel carefully and use caution when refueling. Do not smoke. Be sure to vent engine compartment by turning on blowers when fueling.
• Use only flashlights in a tent. Never use candles, heaters or stoves.
• Keep your campfire small. When extinguishing fire, pour water or dirt over it until the coals and ground are cool to the touch before leaving campfire.