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Portable Fireplace Safety

portable fireplace fuelThere is nothing like sitting by an open fire on a cold night. Indoor and outdoor portable ethanol burning fireplaces have become more popular in recent years. While these products provide ambiance and a little warmth, keep in mind the fuel, device and open flame can be dangerous.

Video: Here are a few tips to stay safe around portable fireplaces.

Ethanol fuel smarts
Store ethanol fuel in a closed container, away from the fireplace and out of the reach of children. It may not be easy to see the ethanol fuel flame. Always close the lid or use a snuffer to be sure the flame is extinguished before refueling into a cooled fireplace. Use only fuel made specifically for the fireplace.

Fireplace safety

  • A portable ethanol burning fireplace, and the fuel, should only be used by adults.
  • Clean up any fuel spillage and be sure all liquid has evaporated before lighting the fireplace.
  • Light the fireplace using a utility lighter or long match.
  • An adult should always be present when a portable fireplace is burning.
  • Place the fireplace on a sturdy surface away from table edges.
  • Never try to move a lit fireplace or one that is still hot.
  • Don’t pour ethanol fuel in a device that is lit or not completely cool. It may result in a fire or injury.
  • Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 minutes before refueling.
  • Extinguish the flame when you leave the room, home or go to sleep.

Inaugural Emergency Services Event to Replace Open House for Fire Prevention Week

600x316_2014_ESEventThis year all the Emergency Services in Springfield Township are coming together to host a combined event to celebrate Fire Prevention Week.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

11 AM – 2 PM

Flourtown Shopping Center

1842 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031

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Come out in support of Fire Prevention Week to the Flourtown Shopping Center! Come out and talk to first responders and find out if you are doing everything you can to keep you and your family safe! Come enjoy live demonstrations, food, a smoke house for kids to practice their escape plan and hands on activities at this free event.

For questions or contact information regarding this event please contact jwalker@flourtownfire.org

Fire Safety Poster Contest for Local School Children

Fire Safety Poster ContestAs part of the 2014 Emergency Service Event (see Event post for more information) which will be replacing all the Open House events each fire company in Springfield Township conducted individually, we are asking future firefighters to draw up their best fire escape plans for their homes. Get the family involved and make sure you practice the plan so you know it works.

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SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW

  • Create a fire escape poster of your residence
  • You should have at least two ways out of every room
  • Mark out All smoke detectors
  • Have a meeting location
  • Include your Name, School Name, Grade, Classroom and Teacher.
  • Drop off your entry from Monday September 15th through Monday October 6th
  • Posters can be dropped at Oreland, Flourtown or Wyndmoor Fire Companies any Monday night.

Entries will be placed into three categories. K-1, 2-3. 4-5. Prizes will be as follows:

1st prize $25 Toys R Us or Learning Express Gift Cert, 2nd prize – $20 Toys R Us or Learning Express, 3rd Prize – $15 Toys R Us or Learning Express Gift Cert.

Winning posters will be displayed at the Springfield Township Emergency Services Event on Saturday, October 11th from 11 AM -2:00 P.M. to celebrate Fire Safety Week.

Questions regarding this contact can be made to Jwalker@flourtownfire.org

Flourtown Fire Company Assists Historic Springfield Mills – Morris Arboretum

SONY DSCFlourtown’s Engine 6 stopped by at the historic (and recently restored) Springfield Mills located along the Wissahickon Creek on the Bloomfield Farm property of Morris Arboretum to clean out the mud and muck that has collected around the mills turbine. The mud had clog up the turbine due to recent heavy rains. Firefighters Greg Fasold and Craig Michelbacher pulled the 1.75″ hose line to blast the turbine.

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