Irving Fire Department staff reminds residents to enjoy the holidays by following these important safety tips around the home:
- When preparing big holiday dinners, do not leave cooking unattended.
- Frequently water fresh Christmas trees to keep them from drying out and becoming a fire hazard.
- When hanging outdoor or indoor lighting, do not use damaged electrical cords.
- Christmas lights should be hung, not stapled, which can damage the wiring.
- Keep candles away from combustibles and do not leave them unattended.
“We remind all of our residents to use common sense during the holidays so you can have a safe and happy season,” said
Smoke Alarms
Fire Fatalities
Unattended cooking is the number one cause of all residential fires in
In the event of a cooking fire:
- Call 911 (all fires must be reported).
- Extinguish fire by placing a lid on the side of the pan closest to front of stove and sliding it across (always keep a lid handy when cooking).
- Use a wet towel as a shield and to cover fire.
- Sprinkle baking soda, an extinguishing agent for grease fires, over the fire.
- Do not move the pan, use flour or water; this will make the fire worse.
