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Chimney and woodstove safety

Chimney and wood stove safety

Chimney and wood stove safety Tips on heating safely with wood and other solid fuels. In 2017, there were 524 fire incidents involving chimneys, fireplaces, and woodstoves throughout the Commonwealth. These fires were responsible for 6 civilian deaths, 4 civilian injuries, 1 firefighter death and 11 firefighter injuries, and resulted in $2.9 million in property

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MA Department of Fire Services

Protect your home and family with smoke alarms

Protect your home and family with smoke alarms Have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside bedrooms, at the top of open stairs and at the base of cellar stairs. Maintain smoke alarms. Test them once a month. If the alarm uses regular batteries, change them at

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MA Department of Fire Services

Protect your home and family with carbon monoxide alarms

Protect your home and family with carbon monoxide alarms The law requires carbon monoxide alarms to be installed on every level of your home, including habitable portions of basements and attics, in most residences. On levels with sleeping areas, carbon monoxide alarms should be installed within 10 feet of bedroom

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