Throughout the winter holiday season, celebrate and decorate safely! Follow these tips to avoid the hazards associated with candles, lights, and heating.

Don't be like Dan Dufus. If you have already purchased a live holiday tree, be sure to water your tree every day and a lot! #Christmastree #winterfiresafety #holidaydecorating

Help Sparky with his hidden holiday picture challenge! Can you find all of them? Download here: ow.ly/KuNV50H4kX7 #WinterFireSafety #kidsactivities #printables

SEVEN STRAIGHT FOR THE PATS. #ForeverNE

Dec. 7 remains a day that lives in infamy even after 80 years. Today, we honor those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The memory of their courage and sacrifice will never fade. go.usa.gov/xev65

Every year, candles cause more than 10,000 home fires. We recommend switching to LED candles to be safe. #IAFFSafetyTips

#OlderAdults are at increased risk in the event of a fire, but there are steps everyone can take to stay safer. Be sure #SmokeAlarms are installed and working, #StandByYourPan when cooking, and don't smoke -- but if you must, then don't smoke in bed: ow.ly/cYkw50H5t0W

It’s fun to decorate for the holidays! As you deck the halls this season, be fire-safe. #HolidayFireSafety #WinterFireSafety

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#HomeHeating equipment is a leading cause of fires in Massachusetts, and the primary source of #CarbonMonoxide (CO) in the home. This is why it's so important to have working #SmokeAlarms and #COAlarms on each level of the residence: ow.ly/MBIY50H9Rak (pic via US Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Hosting overnight guests for the holidays? Be sure to discuss your fire escape plan. Include what each person will need to do to get out safely and the location of your outside meeting place. Download a home fire escape plan today: ow.ly/lTvf50HbjEf. #WinterFireSafety

Carbon monoxide poisoning is more common in the winter months. Make sure your detector is working! #IAFF​safetytips

Stay safe while cooking your holiday meals! Download your cooking safety tip sheet today: ow.ly/Go8X50Hbl8S #WinterFireSafety #HolidaySafety

Is that a broken Christmas light bulb we see? #DYK almost half of home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems. If a cat (or squirrel) got in your Christmas tree, be sure to inspect your lights for broken wires or bulbs. #HolidaySafety #ChristmasTreeSafety

No matter how safe you think it is, never leave a candle unattended. Have a small space where you’d like to add candlelight? Battery operated, flameless candles are a safe option. #HolidayFireSafety #WinterFireSafety

Early notification. Last minute Christmas present?

Why #CloseBeforeYouDoze? In the event of a #fire while you sleep, a closed door can slow its spread to a bedroom, reduce temperatures inside by up to 900 degrees, and reduce carbon monoxide levels by 9,000 parts per million. (Via closeyourdoor.org).

Did you know that Christmas is the peak day for candle fires? This year opt for battery operated lights and be fire smart for you and your loved ones. #winterfiresafety

Happy Holidays from the IAFF!

#HappyKwanzaa! When lighting a #Kinara, remember to keep flammable items at least 1' away from #Candles and don't leave them unattended while burning! Candle fires are most common around the winter holidays, so follow these safety tips when using them: ow.ly/PTop50HiqfB.