Tips to Stay Safe Trick-or-Treating

Happy Halloween! Many of you will be out and about with your children and family trick-or-treating and enjoying the festivities the holiday brings this evening. We hope you have a great time, but want to just make sure you brush up on some safety ahead of time. This way, you can have a wonderful time while remaining safe.

Trick or Treating Safety Tips

1.  When thinking about your costume, make sure to pick costumes that are light and bright enough and can be seen by motorists and other trick-or-treaters. Many of our costumes even have great reflective taping on them which is great and insures you'll be seen!

2.  Have your child carry a flashlight with them to ensure they can see and be seen. There are a wide variety of flashlights , safety light sticks, or light batons to chose from, making yours and your child's safety top priority.

3.  If you're expecting trick-or-treaters you should consider dropping a long-lasting, safety light stick into your jack-o-lanterns instead of a candle to avoid a potentially dangerous or harmful situations regarding long costumes.

4. If wearing a mask or hat, make sure it fits securely and the eyes are large enough to allow full vision to ensure safety when crossing the street, avoiding obstacles, etc.

5. Choose to trick-or-treat at safe homes, and plan your route accordingly.  Go to those of which have outside lights on signaling that trick-or-treaters are happily welcomed.

6. Warn children not to eat any treats until all of it has been inspected by an adult .

7. Young children should always be accompanied by an adult to be properly supervised. Adults should also carry flashlights or light sticks to remain easily identifiable to their children. Or perhaps you could consider a safety vest with reflective trim.


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Anything done in the dark poses some threats--but some extra precautions can help keep you and your family safe on this fun holiday. Be sure to be prepared, sneak some candy for yourself, and most of all, have a great time!

Defend against Fire---Home Safety

Many of you make Fire Safety your top priority on the job and at the station, but are you making sure it's your top priority at home, too?

Fire Safety in the home is so important because according to NFPA.org, seven people die a day in home-related fires. So let's make sure to have your home and family protected against the unforeseen, and we can help!

All of our products on our site, HomeSafetyStore.com are for everyday people who want to make their home and workplace a safer place to be. The products below will surely help you defend against fire where ever you may need it.

Fire Extinguishers!

Having a Fire Extinguisher handy, especially near your kitchen not only gives you great peace of mind, but if used correctly could save your life! Choose from an array of sizes and find the correct mount for easily storing in a safe and secure location.



Smoke Alarms!   

No if, ands, or but's about it---Smoke Alarms are a no brainer in making sure the safety of your home is up to par! With so many great ones to choose from on our site, you can be sure that everyone in your home will hear the alarm in case of an emergency. Don't forget, a smoke alarm is only as good as the batteries in it--so make sure to keep them in stock and handy, too.


Fire Escape Ladders!

When dealing with second, third, & fourth story living situations, you have to make sure you have an escape planned in the event of a scary situation. Thankfully, with the help of Emergency Escape Ladders you can have that peace of mind that you can exit a higher level floor in case other exits are blocked. Check out the details of the Escape Ladders, here. 

Find out more ways to Defend against Fire, right here on HomeSafetyStore. 

Safety Spotlight: Emergency Escape Ladders

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, "....home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part to an increase in cooking and heating fires. Holiday decorations and winter storms that can interrupt electrical service and cause people to turn to alternative heating sources also contribute to the increased risk of fire in winter."

Because of being just on the brink of winter, we feel it's important to remind you of certain safety aspects being that Fires are more prevalent during this season. 

One way to keep yourself safe and secure in case of a fire is to keep Emergency Escape Ladders in the rooms in your home that would need it. This is one of those products where it's truly better to be safe than sorry.

The ResQLadder Emergency Escape Ladder is just the product to give you peace of mind in knowing you always have a way out in the event of a life-threatening fire emergency in your home or workplace. 

They're conveniently sold in either 3-room 2-story ladder packs, 3-story ladders, 4-story and even up to 5! This means if you're living up high, in an apartment or a dorm room and need an escape, you've got one.

These are great and designed to be portable, easily accessible, with no-installation necessary. They're tested to support over 1000lbs and designed to fit standard windowsill wall up to 10" thick. They're easy to install or remove. They're available with plastic sleeves to cover the chain links for easier hand-hold safety, for children, etc.

Think ahead, and get your family safe in the event of an unfortunate emergency. Check out all our ResQLadder packs, today!

Chimney Fire Protection

'Tis the season to cuddle up in your warm home by the glow of the fire. Enjoy your fireplace to the max by ensuring your safety and keeping the Chimfex Fire Suppressant for Chimney Fires nearby. It's the first line of defense for controlling chimney fires.

It's always better to be safe than to be sorry. The Chimfex works safely with no water damage, with a fast, toss-in convenience, and on average can contain a chimney fire within 22 seconds!

The Chimfex is not only great for the homeowner, but also for the Firefighter responding to a potential chimney fire.

According to the package: 

This fire suppressant is indispensable as the first line of defense for controlling fires that occur from creosote build-up in chimneys. A homeowner or professional fire fighter can use Chimfex as a safe, fast and easy to use tool to combat a chimney fire without using water. Use in wood stoves, fireplaces or fireplace inserts.

“Directions: Before activating, stand in front of fireplace or wood burning stove. Hold Chimfex at its base so it extends over fireplace hearth or fire proof stove-board. To activate Chimfex, remove top lid to expose scratch surface on cap. Twist and remove cap to expose black button. Make sure Chimfex is positioned away from the face and body, lightly scratch black button with cap.”

“For Wood Burning Stove: Activate directly in front of stove according to directions. Drop IMMEDIATELY into the stove alongside fire and close off all drafts. The natural draft will draw the generated gases up the flue and suppress the chimney fire.”

“FOR FIREPLACE: Activate directly in front of fireplace according to directions. Drop IMMEDIATELY inside the fireplace alongside of fire. Reduce draft as much as possible by closing fireplace doors or covering fireplace opening with non-flammable material, leaving the flue damper open. The natural draft will draw the generated fumes up the flue and suppress the chimney fire.”

Protect your home against Chimney Fires and get your Chimfex TODAY!

Protect your loved ones in case of a fire, products to give you peace of mind.

Because of the cold winter months, the use of space heaters, chimneys and heaters that haven't been serviced all increase the risk of house fires during this season. We want to make sure you are safe and sound, your family and loved ones being top priority.

Here are some products that can give you peace of mind to make sure your safety isn't being compromised.

SMOKE ALARMS/DETECTORS:

Please, make sure the smoke detectors in your home are all working properly, have fresh batteries, and be sure to test them! This is critical to your safety in the event of an emergency and not to be taken lightly. We sell all kinds of Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, so browse our options here.

PERSONAL ESCAPE LADDERS:

Do you or your children sleep on the 2nd or 3rd floor? Do you know your plan of action in the event of emergency? Keeping one or two of these KIDDE Personal Escape Ladders (available in 2-story or 3-story) in a room on the upper floors is the best way to assure you and your family can get out safely. They can hold up to 1,000lbs, so weight is no issue. These will help give you peace of mind and a plan of action.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Every home (especially kitchen!) should have a Fire Extinguisher! We have plenty to choose from and it's just a good way to make sure a small kitchen fire doesn't spread to something worse. Take safety in your own hands, and shop our Fire Extinguishers here. 

Make the safety and of you and your loved ones top priority this winter! Shop our Safety Products today. 

Halloween Safety Tips

Happy Halloween! Many of us on the East Coast enduring "FrankenStorm" may not be getting out to enjoy trick-or-treating this year. But for those of you out of harms way who are gearing up to head out tonight with your children, we've got a list of Halloween Safety Tips to keep you safe and sound!

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Here are a few Safety Tips:

1. Think about your costume! Purchase or make costumes that are light and bright enough to be seen by motorists, or add reflective tape to them. Many of the costumes we sell are outfitted with reflective taping already since it's a necessity for Firefighting Turnout Gear to be highly visible.



2.  Have your child carry a flashlight with them to ensure they can see and be seen. There are a wide variety of flashlights , safety light sticks, or light batons to chose from, making yours and your child's safety top priority.

3. If wearing a mask or hat, make sure it fits securely and the eyes are large enough to allow full vision to ensure safety when crossing the street, avoiding obstacles, etc.

4. Choose to trick-or-treat at safe homes, those of which have outside lights on signaling that trick-or-treaters are happily welcomed.

5. People expecting trick-or-treaters should consider dropping a long-lasting, safety light stick into their jack-o-lanterns instead of a candle to avoid a potentially dangerous or harmful situation.

6. Warn children not to eat any treats until all of it has been inspected by an adult (and of course, sneak a few safe pieces for yourself!).

7. Young children should always be accompanied by an adult to be properly supervised. Adults should also carry flashlights or light sticks to remain easily identifiable to their children. Or perhaps you could consider a safety vest with reflective trim.

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While Halloween is fun time, it's also a holiday that requires some extra safety precautions! We hope this helps keep you and yours safe this evening.

Fireworks Safety Tips

With the 4th of July just a few days away and all the impending celebration, we thought it'd be a good idea to just review some basic safety tips when it comes to Fireworks.

Because, let's face it, while fireworks are a lot of fun, it's a dry, particularly hot summer--so extra precaution is definitely needed.

The following tips come from The National Council on Fireworks Safety, found here. 

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Use fireworks outdoors only.

Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.

Always have water handy. (A hose or bucket).

Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.

Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.

Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.

Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."

Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type. (Glow-sticks are a great option for younger children!)

Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.

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Remember to be safe and have fun!

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Halloween Safety: We can help.

Halloween can be such a fun time for kids and adults alike, but it's one holiday that requires extra safety precautions to bring ease of mind and to keep everyone safe.

Here a few Safety Tips:

1. Think about your costume! Purchase or make costumes that are light and bright enough to be seen by motorists, or add reflective tape to them. Many of the costumes we sell are outfitted with reflective taping already since it's a necessity for Firefighting Turnout Gear to be highly visible.



2.  Have your child carry a flashlight with them to ensure they can see and be seen. We have a wide variety of flashlights , safety light sticks, or light batons to chose from, making yours and your child's safety top priority.

3. If wearing a mask or hat, make sure it fits securely and the eyes are large enough to allow full vision to ensure safety when crossing the street, avoiding obstacles, etc.

4. Choose to trick-or-treat at safe homes, those of which have outside lights on signaling that trick-or-treaters are happily welcomed.

5. People expecting trick-or-treaters should consider dropping a long-lasting, safety light stick into their jack-o-lanterns instead of a candle to avoid a potentially dangerous or harmful situation.

6. Warn children not to eat any treats until all of it has been inspected by an adult (and of course, sneak a few safe pieces for yourself!).

7. Young children should always be accompanied by an adult to be properly supervised. Adults should also carry flashlights or light sticks to remain easily identifiable to their children. Or perhaps you could consider a safety vest with reflective trim.

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What safety tips do you have?