Sabbath & Holiday
Fire Prevention

Shabbos / Yom Tov (Sabbath/ Holiday)

Candles

• Place candles on a sturdy heat resistant surface away from flammable materials including walls, curtains, cabinets, wooden and plastic tables, tableclothes, etc
• Keep surfaces and surrounding areas clear of burned matches and other debris
• Never leave Shabbos/ Yom Tov candles unattended or go to sleep while they are burning
• Light candles out of children’s reach and where they cannot be knocked over
• Use extra caution when lighting 24 hour yartzeit candles, keep on a heat resistant surface away from flammable materials

Cooking

• Set appliances back on counter to avoid accidental burns and spills
• Designate ovens, stoves and heat containing appliances as a “NO GO ZONE” for children
• Keep hands, hair and sleeves away from open flame
• Position blech so heat can escape from all sides without heating walls, cabinets , and counters
• Never cover oven vents with aluminum foil
• Keep pot handles turned inward and away from the edge of the stove
• Never move pots of boiling hot liquids while uncovered
• Use extra caution when carrying hot food around children
• Treat burns immediately by cooling with cool water and call your local emergency number
• Never put water on a grease fire, use a fire extinguisher and call the Fire Dept emergency number

Electrical timers

• Do not overload electrical timers/ outlets and only use timers intended and rated for desired use
• For  more information on timer manufactures recommendations -click here- link to intermatic website

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Succah Safety

• Do not place lights near or against schach and decorations
• Do not light candles in an area subject to wind that can blow them over
• Use caution when carrying hot food out to the succah
• Do not overload timers/ outlet and only use timers intended and rated for desired use
• Only use extension cords that are in excellent physical condition and rated for outdoors

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Chanukah

Menorah Safety

• Don’t leave Chanukah candles unattended and never go to sleep while Chanukah candles are burning
• Place the Menorah on a sturdy heat resistant surface away from anything that can catch fire including walls, curtains, cabinets, wooden and plastic tables, tablecloths, etc
• Light candles out of childrens reach and where they cannot be knocked over
• Keep surfaces and surrounding areas clear from burned matches, wick trimmings, oil residue, and other debris
• Do not light “school project” Menorahsmade from materials that can burn (wood, plastic, etc)

When Cooking Latkes

• Keep small children away from hot oil and cooking areas
• Keep pot handles turned inward and away from the edge of the stove
• Keep hands, hair and sleeves away from open flame
• Use extra caution when carrying hot food around children
• Designate ovens, stoves, and heat containing appliances as a “NO GO ZONE” for children
• Never put water on a grease fire, use a fire extinguisher and call the Fire Dept amergency number
• Treat burns immediately by cooling with cool water and call your emergency number

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Purim

• NEVER LET CHILDREN HANDLE, PLAY WITH, OR LIGHT ANY FIREWORKS
• Never aim, point, or throw any fireworks at another person or at any property
• Do not carry caps, loaded cap guns or fireworks in your pocket, they may ignite and cause serious burn injury
• Over 50% of sparkler related injuries happen to children under the age of 14. Sparklers are not a toy.

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Pesach

Searching for Chometz

• Keep candles away from all flamable materials (curtains, sofas, clothing etc)
• Do not place used candles in paper bag with chometz

Burning Chometz

• Once fire is lit, do not add any fire enhancing agents (gas, lighter fluid etc)
• Keep fire away from structures, cars, trees, & wires
• Never burn plastic or explosive materials
• Participate in a community chometz burning if available

Lighting Candles

• Place candles on a sturdy heat resistant surface away from flammable materials including walls, curtains, cabinets, wooden and plastic tables, tableclothes, etc
• Keep surfaces and surrounding areas clear of burned matches and other debris
• Never leave Shabbos/ Yom Tov candles unattended or go to sleep while they are burning
• Light candles out of children’s reach and where they cannot be knocked over
• Use extra caution when lighting 24 hour yartzeit candles, keep on a heat resistant surface away from flammable materials

Cooking

• Set appliances back on counter to avoid accidental burns and spills
• Designate ovens, stoves and heat containing appliances as a “NO GO ZONE” for children
• Keep hands, hair and sleeves away from open flame
• Position blech so heat can escape from all sides without heating walls, cabinets , and counters
• Never cover oven vents with aluminum foil
• Keep pot handles turned inward and away from the edge of the stove
• Never move pots of boiling hot liquids while uncovered
• Use extra caution when carrying hot food around children
• Treat burns immediately by cooling with cool water and call your local emergency number
• Never put water on a grease fire, use a fire extinguisher and call the Fire Dept emergency number

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Lag B’Omer

Bonfires

• Once fire is lit, do not add any fire enhancing agents (gas, lighter fluid, etc.)
• Keep fire away from structures, cars, trees & wires
• Supervise children at all times
• Establish a “NO GO ZONE” around fire

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Other Fire and Burn
Safety Prevention Tips

• Never carry hot food while holding a child
  
  
• Keep pot handles turned away from stove front
  
  
• Never store treats above or near stove
  
  
• Keep matches away from children
  
  
• Keep appliance cords away from counter edge
  
  
• Place hot foods/ pots in the table center. Especially when using a table cloth, place hot foods/pots far from the edge where they could be pulled over and cause scald and burn injuries.
  
  
• Use microwave ovens with caution. Food may become much hotter than container and may not heat evenly. Gently shake baby bottles before testing temperature.
  
  
• Never place any object over a light fixture
  
  
• Do not overload timers or outlets
  
  
• Use light bulb of appropriate wattage
  
  
• Do not run power cords under rugs
  
  
• Use outlet covers when not in use
  
  
• Keep heat producing appliances away from cabinets
  
  
• Never smoke in bed
  
  
• Only use safety approved modern space heaters
  
  
• Never place space heater on rug or near flammable objects
  
  
• Set hot water thermostat to 120 F
  
  
• Test bath water before you or children get in
  
  
• Keep fire places covered with protective screen

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Always Remember

• Supervise children at all times, especially around lit candles, flames, and hot appliances
• Have working smoke detectors
• Have a working fire extinguisher
• Have/ and practice a family fire emergency escape plan with a designated family meeting area outside of house
• Keep hands, hair and sleeves away from open flame
• Proper  fire safety planning and prevention can help keep you and your family safe.

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