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Working smoke alarms are needed: •on every level of the home (including the basement) •inside each sleeping room •and outside, but close by, sleeping rooms Even if it’s an office that doubles as a guest room, it needs a working smoke alarm. #FirePreventionWeek

Our team celebrated #FirePreventionWeek with a few selfies! They also shared a few tips to prevent fire: • Change your clocks, change your batteries (smoke alarm batteries) • Stay and look while you cook • Blow out candles when you leave a room or home, or when you go to bed

Smoke alarms expire. All smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years. "Long-life” alarms with non-replaceable batteries should be replaced when it starts chirping or after 10 years. If a smoke alarm doesn’t work when you test it, replace it immediately! #FirePreventionWeek

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Fire deaths increase as the weather gets colder. People are in their homes more, using space heaters and fireplaces and staying inside to smoke. Take precautions and keep your family safe this winter.

Carbon monoxide deaths and poisonings jump when arctic temps arrive. Unsafe heating practices can put your loved ones in danger. Follow these tips to keep your family safe this winter.

Cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving? Make sure you give your bird enough time to thaw, especially if you’re planning to deep-fry. Depending on size and method, it can take multiple days to thaw, so plan ahead! Otherwise, you risk a holiday disaster and dangerous grease fire.

Making a mistake while deep frying a turkey can have … explosive results. If you ignore what’s cooking, it could be a recipe for disaster. Don’t let all the holiday distractions get to you. Stay and look while you cook. Cooking is the No. 1 cause of residential fires.

Are you going to be in the kitchen this Thanksgiving? An important reminder to stay focused to avoid a holiday fire disaster. Make sure you set a timer so you know when to turn off the oven and stove and keep anything flammable away from the heat.

The weather outside is frightful — and a Christmas tree on fire is not so delightful. Keep your tree watered, don’t put candles on or near your tree, turn off lights before leaving or going to bed, and be careful around fireplaces, space heaters and other heat sources.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah! Whether you’re lighting the menorah, or other festive candles, don’t let the flames get out of control. Never leave candles unattended, keep lit candles, lighters and matches away from children and pets, and keep decorations away.

Who doesn’t love the crack of a roaring fire? But did you know most Minnesota heating fires occur in fireplaces and chimneys? Learn more in our latest #DPSBlog #FireSafety dps.mn.gov/news/sfm/caref…

When seconds count, access to fire hydrants can save lives and property. If there’s snow in your area, please take a few minutes to shovel a 3-foot path around hydrants near your home or business. Be a hydrant hero. Shovel. Clear. Save time. Save lives.

When you turned your clocks ahead this weekend, did you remember to change your smoke and CO alarm batteries? And don’t forget to test your alarms once a month to make sure they work during an emergency.

No one expects a fatal fire will affect them. When it happens, it’s felt by families, the community and the firefighters who respond. In 2024, 71 people died in fatal fires, up from 56 in 2023. Learn how to help protect you and your family at: dps.mn.gov/news/sfm/firef…

If you were at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown St. Paul, you might have spotted State Fire Marshal Dan Krier! He was honored as the parade’s 2025 grand marshal and had a blast greeting the people of St. Paul on such an exciting day.

It’s National Volunteer Week! According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 97.5% of Minnesota firefighters are paid on-call or volunteer; the second highest percentage in the nation. We’re proud to work with the dedicated members of the fire service who keep their communities safe!

It’s Arson Awareness Week. This year’s focus: preventing fires in wildfire-prone areas. As the weather warms up, so does the risk of wildfires. Pay attention to red-flag warnings, avoid burning on windy days and talk to kids about fire safety. We can prevent wildfires together.

Spending Memorial Day weekend by the campfire? Stay safe: • Check burn bans and red flag warnings. • Clear flammables nearby. • Keep fires small. • Watch kids and pets. • Fully extinguish before bed or leaving.

It’s no secret there are health and safety risks associated with the fire service. But many people aren’t aware of, or don’t acknowledge, the mental health toll firefighters face. And too many are suffering in silence. Read more in our blog at: dps.mn.gov/news/sfm/carry…