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Dec. 31: Please be safe and responsible. Don't drink and drive. Have a designated driver, call a friend or take the bus. The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Light Count: 42 Green, 8 Red
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Dec. 30: Have extra money from those gift cards? Purchase a carbon monoxide detector for your home. Carbon monoxide can be produced by ANY natural gas powered appliance if it malfunctions. Carbon monoxide is the silent killer. If interested...there is a combination "Gas/Carbon Monoxide Detector" available wherever they sell smoke, carbon monoxide detectors, etc. The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Light Count: 42 Green, 8 Red
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Dec. 29: With children out of school on Christmas Break and the weather as mild as it has been lately, surely, children will be outside playing. Please be aware and slow down, especially during evening hours when visibility is limited. The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Light Count: 43 Green, 7 Red
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Dec. 28: The end of the holiday season means letting go of that holiday spirit and all those decorations. The longer the decorations stay up, the greater the fire hazard. Never burn trees (branches or needles) in the fireplace. Firs, and pines have a lot of sap, which can explode. Flames can flare up out of control and send sparks flying across the room. Creosote deposits can also ignite in the chimney, and cause a chimney fire. The best way to dispose of your tree is to take it to a recycling center. The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Light Count: 43 Green, 7 Red
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Dec. 27: Remove outdoor lights as soon as the season is over. Many light sets are not designed for prolonged exposure to the elements. Using care handling lights when taking them down and repacking them will reduce the chance of damaging a serviceable pair of lights. The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Light Count: 43 Green, 7 Red
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Dec. 26: DO NOT burn wrapping paper in the fireplace because of the paper being highly flammable. Dangerous sparks and the possibility of flash fires are possible. Gather all the gift boxes and discard them with the garbage and recyclable materials. The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Light Count: 44 Green, 6 Red
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Dec. 25: Remember to be safety conscious and have a Happy Holiday! The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Light Count: 44 Green, 6 Red
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Dec. 24: Before you cook that holiday dinner, be sure that the oven and stovetop are clean, free of grease, and are in good working order. Keep cooking areas clean and free of grease and other combustibles (potholders, towels, rags, drapes and food packaging), which can easily catch fire. As a special addition to the post... "T'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, "Not a candle was lit, as they were all blown out. "The children were nestled all snug in their beds, "With smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed over their heads!" And according to my "Junior Battalion Chief" son, Callen, "Make sure your fireplaces are all off or out before Santa comes down them!" The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and …
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Dec. 23: According to the National Fire Protection Association, unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. When cooking for holiday visitors, remember to keep an eye on the range. Handles on stovetops should be turned away from the front, so they won't be accidently tipped or knocked over. The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Light Count: 44 Green, 6 Red
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Dec. 22: Use candles with care. Keep candles out of reach of children and pets. Burn candles inside a one foot circle of safety, free of anything that can ignite. Use sturdy candleholders that will not tip over. Never leave a candle unattended. The Greenfield Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Light Count: 44 Green, 6 Red
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