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Fire Prevention Tips
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Arson Prevention
Arson is the setting of someone’s personal property on fire.
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Candle Safety
Candles may be pretty and some may even smell nice, but they are still an open flame and one of the leading causes of home fires.
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Child Safety Seat
North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety partners with Safe Kids worldwide, Safe Kids of South Carolina and Safe Kids of Pee Dee/Coastal to provide certified child safety seat technicians to the residents of North Myrtle Beach and the immediate surrounding areas.
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Clothes Dryer Safety
Clothes Dryers and Fire Safety- Quick Tips
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Cooking
Cooking fires are the number 1 cause of home fires. Unattended cooking in the kitchen is the leading cause.
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Electrical Safety
We all use and rely on electricity every day. But did you know that electrical fires are the 4th leading cause of home fires? With some simple safety tips, we can ensure our use of electricity is safe for our home.
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Fire & Fall Prevention for Older Adults
Fire & Fall Prevention for Older Adults
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Fire Drills at Home
Practicing fire drills in your home is a great way to stay safe!
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Fire Rescue Videos
Fire safety educational videos created by the North Myrtle Beach Fire Department
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Fireworks Safety
Review the rules for fireworks safety in North Myrtle Beach.
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Heating Unit Safety
In the winter months, using heating units increases. Heating units include furnaces, boilers, wood stove, portable space heaters, and fireplaces.
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Open Burning Laws
Open burning is the burning of unwanted materials such as paper, trees, brush, leaves, grass, and other debris where the emissions are not going through a chimney or stack.
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Smoke Detectors
Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you an early warning so you can get outside quickly.
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Thanksgiving Safety
The fall season is the beginning of the holiday season for us. Transforming from summer beaches to fall pumpkins, we still need to be safe when dealing with fires.
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Winter Holiday Safety
Even though we live in the south, the winter months can get very cold. This usually means an increase in the use of portable heating devices. In addition, the winter months also mean holidays, such as Christmas. Learn to stay safe when decorating and using heating devices this winter!