Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company

Lafayette Hill PA

Heater Safety

Heating Information

Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States). Most heating equipment fires start as a result of misuse or improper maintenance.

Portable/Space Heaters

Maintain a 36″ clearance around all heating devices.Never leave children or pets unsupervised around portable heaters.

Never place clothes close to or on a portable heater to dry.

Always check to see that electrical wires are in good condition and not frayed.

Purchase portable heaters that have been listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation, maintenance and use.

Portable Kerosene Heaters

Use only the recommended fuel. NEVER USE GASOLINE, it will cause an explosion.

Always turn the portable heater off before refueling.

Allow the heater time to cool before refueling.

Always refuel your kerosene heater outside to keep from spilling fuel in the house.

Store your gasoline away from open flame or heat in an approved container that is clearly marked as to its contents.

Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heater.

Fireplaces/Wood stoves

Have your chimney/flue inspected by a professional before every heating season, cleaned if necessary.

Always have a sturdy screen in place in front of your fireplace.

Burn only wood (dry, well seasoned hardwood)

Do NOT burn newspaper, wrapping paper, or dried greenery.

NEVER use flammable liquids for any reason in a fireplace.

Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from fireplace.

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Weather Forecast

Lafayette Hill, PA
71°
sunny
84% humidity
wind: 1mph N
H 83 • L 59
81°
Thu
79°
Fri
81°
Sat
89°
Sun

Monthly Calls

Month20182019202020212022
Jan3938373038
Feb4546253840
Mar7031552536
Apr4444393138
May3836293439
Jun3947834049
Jul4144464939
Aug40636548
Sep454538103
Oct26524965
Nov47644235
Dec34504449
Total508560552547279

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Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company
647 Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

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