PAW Fire Safety

05/23/2026

🇺🇸Happy Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸
👉🏻Some grilling 🔥safety tips and reminders for loved ones, friends and neighbors.

Who’s coming to your barbecue this holiday weekend? Hopefully not us!

This photo is a reminder that it doesn’t take long for a grill fire to spread to your home and cause serious damage.

So, if you’re planning on firing up the grill, here are a few safety reminders to keep in mind:

▪️Check propane tanks and connections for leaks before using your grill
▪️Clean your grill regularly to prevent grease buildup
▪️Keep your grill well away from your home, deck, siding, and anything else that can catch fire
▪️Keep kids and pets at least 3 feet away from the grilling area
▪️Never leave your grill unattended while in use
▪️If you’re using charcoal, let the coals cool completely before disposing of them in a metal container

Please grill safely this holiday weekend.

05/20/2026

👉🏻Some spring cleaning or painting tips from Sparky the Fire Dog 🔥👍
✅Also have heat alarms installed in your garage!
💥Garage fires are devastating simply because people have no early warning or alerts ‼️
✅PAW Fire Safety has early warning solutions to solve that issue…





Tackling some spring cleaning or painting this weekend?

Oil-soaked rags can start a fire if not handled safely. As oil-based paints and stains dry, they give off heat. If rags are piled up or put in a closed container, that heat can build up and start a fire.

Stay safe:
• Lay rags flat to dry outside, away from anything that can burn
• Or place them in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid

Download and share this tip sheet: https://nfpa.social/459CkBq

05/19/2026

👉🏻Be open to learn how to have your family better prepared and protected…Great advice 412 Fire Safety! Contact your local PAW Fire Safety for solutions and better education for your loved ones and pets.

Many homeowners are surprised to learn their smoke alarms may be expired, disconnected, or unable to alert the entire home. Learn why some Pittsburgh families choose more than basic smoke alarms.

05/17/2026

Lint happens. Fires don’t have to. Lint buildup can lead to a dryer fire if it’s not cleaned regularly.

• Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
• Make sure the outdoor vent flap opens when the dryer is running.
• Have a qualified service person clean the inside of the dryer cabinet and exhaust duct once a year.

Learn more: https://nfpa.social/3XEgQZ8

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

✅We are here your all your fire and carbon monoxide safety needs.

What makes a portable fire extinguisher unusable before a fire even starts? If a fire extinguisher is not properly maintained and serviced, it’s unlikely to perform as intended. That’s why monthly visual checks matter, along with annual maintenance from a trained and certified fire extinguisher professional.

A portable fire extinguisher is only helpful if it’s present, accessible, properly charged, and in working condition when the first few minutes count.

05/04/2026

👉🏻Be prepared!
👉🏻Great education!
👉🏻Don’t settle for “bare minimum” codes to protect your family ❤️
👉🏻Research, ask questions get educated…

Interconnected smoke alarms ensure that when one detects a fire, every alarm in your home sounds immediately. Learn why whole-home alerts matter for Pittsburgh families.

05/04/2026

❤️Honoring those who dedicate, serve and protect our communities!
👉🏻We at PAW Fire Safety strive to educate, prepare and protect families to help you be safe!

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Recognizing the work fire fighters do every day – on the fire ground and in their communities.

05/01/2026

Safety tips!!!!! Educate! Prepare! Protect!

🔌⚡ Small habit. Big safety impact.

Unplug your phone chargers when they’re not in use!

Even when not connected, chargers still draw power and can overheat over time—especially if damaged or low quality.

🔥 Help reduce fire risk
💡 Save energy
🔌 Protect your home

Take a second, unplug your charger, and stay safe!

04/29/2026

Most homes today have smoke alarms…

But that doesn’t always mean fires are caught in time.

In this article, we break down why early detection can fail—and what actually makes the difference when seconds matter.

If you’ve never thought about how your home is set up, this is worth a quick read:
https://412firesafety.com/house-fires-not-caught-in-time/