The highest cause of winter fires is from heating equipment. Please keep the following tips from the Waco Fire Department in mind: • Keep portable generators outside and as far away from your home as possible. • Keep anything that can burn three feet or more away from your fireplaces, stoves and space heaters. •…

As we prepare for temperatures to dip low during the holiday season, make sure you have your chimneys inspected before using them! Waco Fire Department responds to numerous calls as a result of clogged chimneys. Also, have screens on your fireplaces, and never leave fires going when you’re asleep. Have a healthy and safe holiday…

Mientras nos preparamos para que las temperaturas bajen durante la temporada festiva, ¡asegúrate de inspeccionar tus chimeneas antes de usarlas! El Departamento de Bomberos de Waco responde a numerosas llamadas debido a chimeneas obstruidas. Además, coloque mamparas en tus chimeneas y nunca dejes el fuego encendido cuando estés dormido. ¡Esperamos que tengas una temporada festiva…

It’s safe to say our firefighters prefer flameless candles – safety first! This time of year, candles are more popular than ever! If you decide to burn candles, please be sure they are in stable holders and never left unattended. Have a healthy and safe holiday season, Waco! #wacotexas #wacotx #wacofire