Safety by Topic
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Carbon Monoxide Safety
You need to have carbon monoxide alarms, educate yourself on how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, and know the symptoms of possible exposure.
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Winter Safety
Half of all home fires happen in the winter months. As we try to stay warm and cozy this winter season, we need to be ever mindful of potential fire risks related to heating, cooking, candles, and household appliances. Put safety first in every season!
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Outdoor Grilling Safety
We know that here in the County, we have many grilling enthusiasts and families who enjoy tasty foods hot off the grill. Here at the Department of Fire and Life Safety, we do not want your dinner or fun gathering to become a grill-caused fire incident. We all need to be mindful of grilling safety best practices and learn some basic safety tips from the NFPA to remember when grilling.
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Mulch Fire Safety
Whether you are a home or business owner, York County Department of Fire and Life Safety encourages safe practices when dealing with mulch! This page will give you helpful information and tips on how to prevent mulch fires!
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Cooking Safety
Thinking about fire safety never ends. Are you and your loved ones as safe as you can be in the kitchen? Kitchen fires remain the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries. It is a sad fact that most of these incidents are preventable. Here are some useful resources to help you and your family cook with care.
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Escape Planning
A well-practiced fire escape plan can mean the difference between safety and a tragedy. In a fire, every single second counts! We have many escape planning tools available to help you. Make your family’s plan and practice a home fire drill.
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