Despite the joy brought each year by the winter season, things such as holiday decorations, baking, and candles can increase your risk for a house fire. In fact, more residential fires happen during this time of year. ServiceMaster of Baltimore… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Safety Tips’ Category
Preventing House Fires With Fall Clean Up
With the changing of the seasons often comes the time to clean up things around the home, and there’s more to fall cleanup than raking the leaves and cleaning the gutters. What about cleaning inside the home, such as cleaning… Read More
3 Most Common House Fire Types
Dealing with a house fire is never something you want to deal with, but it’s still important to know how to handle them. Electrical fires, grease fires, and gas fires are the most common fire types in households, and you… Read More
Keeping Your Outdoor Space Safe From Fires
While the last thing on your mind during the summer is sitting next to a cozy fireplace, there are still fire safety hazards to be aware of as the weather warms up. Summertime, especially around holiday weekends like Memorial Day… Read More
Can Sprinklers Flood My Home?
Most modern homes, office buildings, and public spaces are required to have sprinkler systems that are connected to the building’s water supply. You may have noticed a sprinkler shutoff valve in your home or looked at the ceiling hoping you’ll… Read More
5 Home Fire Prevention Tips
Most home fires are preventable. Although ServiceMaster of Baltimore is there for you if disaster strikes, we would rather help you prevent fire damage in the first place. Follow these 5 simple fire prevention tips so you can keep your… Read More
How to Maintain Your Wood Burning Fireplace
We’re still in the middle of a long winter, and you’re probably still enjoying relaxing evenings by a warm fire. After a lot of use and as spring approaches, you might want to start thinking about how to maintain your… Read More
Do You Know How to Prevent A Chimney Fire?
There’s nothing more relaxing on a cold evening than starting a fire in the fireplace. Many homes have a fireplace as the focal point of the main living space, with the chimney adding visual interest on the home’s exterior. Chimneys… Read More
How to Prevent A Home Electrical Fire
It’s safe to say that most of us depend heavily on electricity, and it’s easy to forget about the maze of wires hidden behind walls and ceilings. Most of the time, our appliances and other electronics work flawlessly and we… Read More
Tips for Avoiding Fire Damage in your Workplace
Fire safety is a top priority in any environment. You should never take the safety of your loved ones for granted and knowing how to protect them, and yourself holds great value. What people may forget is that fire safety… Read More