Burning Questions - Candle Safety

Burning Questions

In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Kimberly Quinn about Candle Safety. We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with burning candles, incense, or sage in your home and offer some advice to help keep you and your loved ones safe. If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing. We'll post new content as often as we can! Thank you for listening, and stay safe out there!!
Chapters:
0:11 - Welcome
0:48 - Guest Introduction
1:00 - Candle Hazards
2:01 - Fire Growth
2:40 - Location and Placement
3:45 - Candle Maintenance
6:20 - Burning Incense/Sage
8:08 - Home Fire Safety Plan
10:48 - Listener Submitted Question
11:58 - Recap
12:35 - Thank you!
Outside Links:
NFPA's Website:
https://www.nfpa.org
NFPA's Guide to Escape Planning:
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/candles
USFA's Website:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/
USFA's Guide to Home Fire Escape Plans:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prevent-fires/candle/
Acknowledgments:
- Thank you to Firefighter Kimberly Quinn for sitting in with me and getting this information out to our community!

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