Especially in the cold, dry winter months, fire is a hazard inside the house and outside in the veld.
Fire Ops SA will have a practical demonstration on Saturday, 14 June from 10:00 to 12:00 in Pellissier at the open field at the corner of Lantern and Pellissier Drives.
The will be demonstrations and more information about the Fire Ops Team in Bloemfontein.
Not only does Fire Ops SA’s team in Bloemfontein render fire and rescue services, they also do safety training form homes, businesses or schools
Some of the winter safety tips for gas heaters and gas appliances, include:
- Never leave a gas heater on overnight
- Keep gas heaters away from flammable substances.
- Store gas cylinders in well-ventilated areas.
- Don’t place a gas bottle on top of a stove during load shedding or power failure.
Cooking, stovetop and kitchen fires:
- Never leave pots unattended on the stove, especially those containing cooking oil.
- Ensure that the stove is turned off during load-shedding.
Electricity safety:
- Install surge protectors in plug sockets to guard against too much current. This not only reduces the risk of fire but also helps to protect your appliances from surge damage.
- Don’t overload wall socket outlets with multiplug adaptors and extension cords.
