PATTERSON, N.Y. (January 9, 2012) –The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), the longest-tenured fire sprinkler advocacy organization in the U.S., reminds families to take time during the winter months to review the dangers of fire with their loved ones.Incidents of fireoccur frequently during the winter months, largely due to heating sources in homes.
“With the increased use of fireplaces and home heatingsystemsduring the winter months, families need to take the proper precautions topreventpotentially dangerous fire situations,” said John Viniello, President of the NFSA. “We believe that if everyone takes a few moments to review fire safety techniques and protocols with their loved ones, lives will be saved and potential tragedies avoided.”
With winter just beginning, the NFSA provides the following fire safety tips to keep families and loved ones safe all season long:
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