Reducing the #1 Cause of Home Fire Deaths What happens to those cigarettes that are tossed from a car window? Sometimes they burn out on their own and sometimes they are the point of origin in which a wildfire was … Continue reading
Late Winter + Dry Summer = Great WildFire Risk The recent Soda Fire in Napa, the Lower North Fork Fire in Colorado that claimed 3 lives and over 4000 acres and the recent Virginia fires that burned over 7000 acres, … Continue reading
What First Responders Should Know About High Piled Combustible Storage High piled combustible storage is a serious concern for fire professionals across the nation. Fires in industrial warehouses, storage facilities and even big box stores or any building where combustible … Continue reading
In recent years much attention has been placed on the issue of Hoarding, a problem that is literally growing out of control. You’ve seen the TV programs that show these homes in such chaos that some may wonder if people … Continue reading
Fires caused by improperly disposed fireplace ashes account for an average of 10,000 home fires each year. According to the NFPA and James McMullen Fire Expert, the proper way to dispose of ashes is to place them in a fire-resistant … Continue reading
Did you know that January to March has the highest number of home heating fires? The National Fire Protection Association states that heating equipment was involved in 49% of home structure fires resulting in 480 civilian deaths, 1,520 civilian injuries, … Continue reading
Avoiding Electrical Fires this Season The Holidays are upon us and with the added lights and decorations there is often a shortage of available outlets. While it can be tempting and seem convenient, daisy chaining is a dangerous option that … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again, the Holidays are here and the smell of Christmas trees are in the air. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, according to the number of home fires reported in December, … Continue reading
We are happy to announce, on our first post of our new blog, that our website, Fire Experts Group at The McMullen Company has a new look. If you haven’t visited in a while, we invite you to take a … Continue reading
