Prevention
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Did you know...
Fire is the largest single cause of property loss in the United States. In the last decade, fires have caused direct losses of more than $120 billion and countless billions more in related costs.
But that's not all. Every year, fires injure more than 20,000 people. And every year, more than 3,000 Americans die in building fires.
Fire Extinguisher Service
A fire extingusher is often the first line of defense for a fire. There are different types of extighushers for different types of fires. The most common fire extingusher for the home, is the ABC extinguisher. This extiguisher can be used on ordinary combustables (paper, wood, etc.), liquids (grease, fuels, etc.) and fires involving electricity (electronics, outlets, etc.). Twice a year, turn your fire extinguishers up side down and tap the bottom to prevent the dry chemicals from caking. Return it to service. The relatively new, K extinguishers are designed specifically for kitchen fires and the fuels involved. If you have any questions as to the condition of your fire extingusher, contact a fire suppression supplier/service company to inspect or replace older extinguishers. And remember PASS: Point/Aim/Squeeze/Sweep
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Smoke Detector Service
When you change your clocks for daylight savings time, change the batteries in your smoke detectors. You should have detectors on every level of your home. Both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors save lives!
Flood Season
If you live, work or play in Boulder you are at risk. The city of Boulder has the greatest potential for loss of life from flash flood of any community in Colorado. This is largely due to the city's location at the mouth of Boulder Canyon and the number of people who live and work in the Boulder Creek floodplain. Other drainage basins in Boulder County are vulnerable to flash flooding as well. Flood season lasts from April 1 to September 30, but floods can happen any time.