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Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon monoxide (CO), often called “the silent killer,” is a colorless, odorless gas produced when fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, propane, natural gas, oil, wood, or coal burn incompletely.
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Fireworks Safety
The Middletown Fire Department would like to help prevent any accidental fires and injuries that may be caused by the improper use of Fireworks by sharing some important information from The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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Mulch Fire Safety
As the weather begins to grow warmer, more and more residents and businesses will begin their seasonal landscaping projects. One of the most popular tasks is the laying of fresh mulch in garden beds, building borders, outdoor play areas, and decorative barriers and dividers.
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Smoke Alarm Safety
Almost all households in the U.S. have at least one smoke alarm, yet in 2005 through 2009, smoke alarms were present in less than three-quarters (72%) of all reported home fires and operated in half (51%) of the reported home fires.