This October, the city of Springfield is raising awareness for Fire Prevention Month. Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility, and this month is a great opportunity to brush up on life-saving practices to protect your family, home, and community.

Here are a few key holiday fire safety tips to keep in mind:

  1. Check Holiday Lights: Inspect holiday lights for frayed wires, broken bulbs, or damaged plugs. Replace any faulty decorations, and use lights approved by a recognized testing laboratory.
  2. Turn Off Lights When Unattended: Always turn off holiday lights when leaving home or going to bed to reduce the risk of electrical fires.
  3. Keep Decorations Away from Heat Sources: Make sure that all decorations, especially flammable items like paper and fabric, are placed away from fireplaces, heaters, candles, and light bulbs.

For more tips and resources, visit the Springfield Fire Department’s website.

Stay safe, Springfield!