Rural Metro Fire Department Says Keep Hoses Thawed for Winter Flames
Did you know one of the most valuable home defense tools to stop a fire is a readily accessible garden hose with attached nozzle?
Quick action with a hose has saved many homes in Josephine County -- but with the cold weather right now, it won't do much good if it's frozen.
Rural Metro Fire Department says protecting the hose and faucet against freezing is very important because you never know when the hose might be needed to suppress unexpected flames, inside or outside your home.
Officials say when thawing out anything frozen, consider using warm water rather than a torch or open flame. Be sure to follow recommendations on portable heaters by providing adequate space of three feet from anything flammable.
Keeping a charged fire extinguisher available is just as important.
Posted on 1/23/25 6:17AM by Sam Marsh
