CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY

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CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY
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Christmas Tree Safety
On the average, during December over 600
Christmas tree fires occur.

• These fires cause
• 33 people to lose their lives
• Serious injury to 112 people
• Over 21 million dollars in damage

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Christmas Tree Safety

• Fire-resistant non-metalic artificial tree are
  highly recommended.
• If you get a real tree
• It should not lose its needles when tapped on
  the ground.
• Cut 1 off the trunk then place in water
  immediately to help the tree absorb water.
• Tree stand should hold at least 1 gal. of water.

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Christmas Tree Safety

• A 6 foot tree will use 1 gal. of water every 2
  days.

• Check water level every day.
• Keep the tree away from floor heaters,
  fireplaces, or other heat sources.

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Christmas Tree Safety

• Use only UL-approved lights, and no more than 3
  strands linked together.
• Wash your hands after handling lights and
  decorations Due to lead dust found on most
  imported decorations.

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Christmas Tree Safety

• Use miniature lights - which have cool-burning
  bulbs.

• Turn off the Christmas lights when you sleep, or
  leave your home.

• Never use real candles on or near an artificial
  or real tree.

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Christmas Tree Safety

• Ensure tinsel or artificial icicles are of
  non-leaded material.
• Leaded materials may be hazardous if eaten by
  children or pets.
• Avoid decorations that tend to break easily or
  have sharp edges.

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Christmas Tree Safety

• Keep tree trimmings that are small or have
  removable parts out of the reach of small
  children. These pieces may be swallowed.

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Christmas Tree Safety

• Clean the tree stand to improve the trees water
  intake do not let the tree be out of water for
  more than two minutes.
• Dispose of the tree properly.

NEVER BURN IT IN THE FIREPLACE.
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• HAVE A
• SAFE HAPPY
• HOLIDAY!

Keith - Terry - Chip
- Paul
M.C.L.B. Fire And Emergency Service Fire
Prevention Section