Practicing Summer Fire Safety in Pensacola, Florida!

6/16/2021 (Permalink)

Don't let fire damages get you down! Call SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia County at 850-466-3089 for help!

Summertime in Northern Florida often brings with it outdoor barbeques, family gatherings around the campfire roasting marshmallows, and fireworks displays to light up the night sky.  While enjoying these activities, however, it is imperative to practice fire safety, to prevent your joyous occasion from becoming a negative experience.

Practicing Outdoor Grilling Safety: Leave plenty of space between your grill and any structures, furniture, or foliage, as all these items can quickly catch fire. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends keeping a “3 Foot Safe Zone” around your grill.   Do not leave your grill unattended and keep a fire extinguisher nearby in case of an out-of-control flare up.  Supervise children and pets around the grill, and once cooking is completed, be sure that all embers and coals are fully extinguished.

Open Flame & Campfire Safety: Build your campfire in a location that is free of debris on the ground, and not closely surrounded by trees, bushes, or structures.  Contain your fire in a fire pit, or with non-flammable materials (such as rocks), to keep the fire from spreading out of control.  Never leave your campfire unattended, and as with an outdoor grill, always supervise children and pets around the fire.  Be sure to fully extinguish all remaining coals and embers with water once finished with the fire.

Firework Safety: When using fireworks, it is important to always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.  Do not set fireworks off in heavily populated areas, around dense vegetation, or near homes and businesses.  Keep a bucket of water readily available to extinguish fireworks, and do not allow children to handle unsupervised.

Outdoor activities are just one of the many joys of summertime in Florida.  Practicing fire safety will keep your activities fun for the whole family!  In the unfortunate event that your summertime fun leads to fire damage to your property, give SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia County a call at 850-466-3089.  We have the equipment, experience, and expertise to remediate fire damages of all sizes, making it “Like it never even happened.”