October—Property: Fire Prevention

The Dangers of Fire
By Robert L. Sweezey

Fire is something that we are all familiar with. We use it for many purposes and extinguish it when we’re done. We are all aware of its dangers, but most of us have never had any negative experiences with fire. At times our familiarity with it leads us to become careless in handling this potentially deadly element. Fire can not only destroy valuable property, but also destroys lives.Full article

Fire Safety
By Bill Cochran

I have often been asked what is the most important issue in firefighting. During my 30 plus years as a firefighter, the answer has always been the same—LIFE. In all aspects of firefighting, be it a single or multi-family dwelling, commercial building, or even wildfires, life safety is most important.
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Do You Have Enough?
By Bernice Goldsmith  

When one of your churches or schools has been destroyed by fire, the last thing you want to think about is whether or not you purchased sufficient coverage for it. To prevent things from heating up during your meetings with the church or school board, let’s take the time to talk about coverage now. Full article

Fire-Safe Facilities
By Gideon Dayak

Fire is a natural element that we can’t do without. In addition to its common uses in preparing our food and heating our homes, fire can be used as a tool to recycle nutrients into the soil, kill diseases that destroy plants, and generate new plant life in forests. But when a fire rages out of control, it becomes a formidable element that consumes and destroys everything in its path.Full article