Fire Pit Safety

Summertime is the perfect time to spend outside around a warm campfire with friends and family telling stories and roasting marshmallows. Unfortunately, without taking the proper precautions, a lovely night outdoors could quickly become disastrous. Please keep these simple safety tips in mind the next time that you plan on having a night around the fire.

⭐ Make sure that you fire pit is on a nice flat surface. This will help reduce the chances of the fire spreading.

⭐ Check the local fire danger level and weather report. If the fire danger level is high, avoid having a fire. Wind could also pose a risk. 

⭐ The bigger the fire, the bigger the risk. Keep the fire small and easily managed. 

⭐ Be aware of your surroundings. Keep the fire pit at a safe distance from objects, buildings, trees, etc.

⭐ Be aware of activity. Make sure that children and animals are not getting too close. 

⭐ Be prepared. If something should occur, make sure that you have quick and easy access to water and/or a fire extinguisher as well as a phone to call 911. 

⭐ Never leave a burning fire unattended. Fires spread fast. Do not take that risk. 

⭐ Put it out. Make sure that you know how to safely put a fire out.