p classMsoNormal styletext-aligncenter aligncenterbspan stylecolor011b36spanbspan stylecolor011b36 spanstrongspan stylecolor011b36According to the National Fire PreventionAssociation NFPA while Christmas tree fires are not common they are likelyto be serious when they occur. About five percent of home Christmas tree firesresult in death.spanstrongpp classMsoNormalstrongspan stylecolorrgb12754The Lafayette Township Fire Protection District is encouragingeveryone to select and maintain their Christmas tree carefully to reduce therisk of fire. brspanstrongbrpp classMsoNormalstrongspan stylecolor rgb1 27 54ltfont size3gtltfont colorredgtSelecting a Treeltfont sizegtltfont colorgtbrspanstrongpullispan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspan stylefont7.0pt quotTimes New Romanquotspanspanspanstrongspan stylecolor011b36When buying a liveChristmas tree choose the freshest tree possible. Harvest your own at aChristmas tree farm or select a freshly cut tree that hasnt been on the saleslot long. spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspan stylefont7.0pt quotTimes New Romanquotnbspspanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Choose a tree withfresh green needles that do not fall off when touched. spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspan stylefont7.0pt quotTimes New Romanquotnbspspanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36If you choose anartificial tree be sure it is identified by the manufacturer as fireretardant.nbspspanstrongbspan stylecolor011b36spanbliulp stylemargin-left0instrongspan stylecolor rgb1 27 54ltfont size3gtltfont colorredgtspanstrongstrongspan stylecolor rgb1 27 54Placing theTreespanstrongstrongspan stylecolor rgb1 27 54ltfont sizegtltfont colorgtspanstrongpullispan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspan stylefont7.0pt quotTimes New Romanquotnbspspanspanspanstrongspan stylecolor011b36Before placing thetree in the stand cut 1-2 inches from the base of the trunk.spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36About twenty percentof Christmas tree fires are caused by a heat source located too close to thetree. Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source heatvent fireplace space heater etc.. The heat will dry out the tree causingit to be more easily ignited by heat flame or sparks.spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Keep ash-trays awayfrom the tree and be careful not to drop cigarette ashes near a tree. spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Make sure the treedoes not block an exit. spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Keep the tree standfilled with water at all times. Add water daily to the tree stand. LiveChristmas trees dry out quickly once theyre brought into a home. A dryChristmas tree can quickly go up in flames.spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspan stylefont7.0pt quotTimes New Romanquotspanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Do not keep a livetree in your home for longer than two weeks. spanstrongliulp classMsoNormalstrongspan stylecolor rgb1 27 54ltfont size3gtltfont colorredgtspanstrongstrongspan stylecolor rgb1 27 54spanstrongstrongspan stylecolor rgb1 27 54Lighting the Treespanstrongstrongspan stylecolor rgb1 27 54ltfont sizegtltfont colorgtspanstrongpullispan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanstrongspan stylecolor011b36Never use candles todecorate a tree and keep all candles away from the tree garland and otherdecorations.spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Use Christmas lightsthat have the label of an independent testing laboratory. spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Some lights are eitherfor indoor or outdoor use only while some may be used in either location. Makesure the lights you are using are appropriate for the venue.nbspnbsp spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Do not link more thanthree light strands together unless the directions indicate it is safe.spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Connect strings oflights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Periodically check thewires – they should not be warm to the touch. If they do feel warm replacethem.spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolcolor011b36spanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Replace any strings oflights that have worn or broken cords or broken bulbs. spanstronglilistrongspan stylefont-familySymbolspanspanspanspan stylecolor011b36Always turn offChristmas tree lights when leaving home or going to bed. spanspanspanstrongliulstrongspan stylefont-size 12pt font-family quotTimes New RomanquotquotserifquotFor more information about Christmas tree safetyvisit our spanstrongspan stylefont-size12.0ptfont-familyquotTimes New Romanquotquotserifquota hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerindex fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerindex targetblankstrongDownload pagestrongastrong ordownload the stronga hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerdownloadfileid9258 fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerdownloadfileid9258 targetblankstrongChristmasTree Safety PDFstrongastrong and follow LTFPD on twitter at stronga hrefhttpwww.twitter.comLTFPD fcksavedurlhttpwww.twitter.comLTFPD targetblankstronghttpwww.twitter.comLTFPDstrongastrong Facebookat stronga hrefhttpwww.facebook.comLafayetteTownshipFireProtectionDistrict fcksavedurlhttpwww.facebook.comLafayetteTownshipFireProtectionDistrict targetblankstronghttpwww.facebook.comstrongwbrstrongLafayetteTownshipFireProtectiostrongwbrstrongnDistrictstrongaspanpp
