Fire Prevention

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October is Fire Prevention Month! 

The goal of Fire Prevention Month is to raise fire & emergency safety awareness, and help ensure your home and family has a plan and is ready for the unexpected.  Even the Monterey Area is not immune, and it's important to be ready, just in case.

Holiday Safety Tips

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. 

So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire. 

Visit nfpa.org for additional safety information or call us at 831-899-6790! Happy Holidays! 

  • Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food.
  • Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently.
  • Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay three feet away.
  • Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
  • Keep knives out of the reach of children.
  • Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
  • Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
  • Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
  • Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.
  • Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

Home Safety


Please review these very useful recommendations from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on how you can better protect your home and property from fire danger.

Kid's Connection

 

Fire Safety for Older Adults


Programs & Procedures


Below are a few of the programs and procedures that the Seaside Fire Department uses to assist with Fire Prevention efforts for residents and businesses within the City.