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It won’t be long until Valentine’s Day, and that means that you may be burning more candles than usual. The The National Fire Protection Association has some timely tips for candle safety.

Click here to view the whole report and watch the video by Lisa Braxton. Here are some highlights:

During the years between 2009-2013, 25 home candle fires were reported per day, and falling asleep was a factor in 30% of the deaths associated with home candle fires.

We use candles for many different reasons, but it is important to remember that a candle is an open flame.

1. Blow out all candles when you go to bed.
2. Avoid using them in the bedroom and in other areas where people may fall asleep.
3. Use candle holders that are sturdy and will not tip over easily.
4. If oxygen is being used in the home, do not use candles.
5. If the electricity goes out, use flashlights and battery powered lighting instead of candles.
6. Never leave a child alone in the room with a burning candle.

The NFPA also offers a tip sheet here to help you use candles safely. The sheet offers the following additional tips:

• Don’t burn a candle all the way down — put it out before it gets too close to the holder or container.

• Keep matches and lighters up high and out of children’s reach, in a locked cabinet.

• Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. ¹

The tip sheet also suggests thinking about using flameless candles in your home. These candles have flickering lights that mimic the look of a real flame. You can even get some that smell like real candles. The advantage, however, is that they are much safer, as they do not use a real flame.

At Best Security Products, we can help you with all commercial and home fire security and safety needs. Give us a call at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com

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Whether you are protecting a business or your home, fire sprinklers can make a huge difference in the amount of damage caused by a fire. 

There are a lot of misconceptions around fire sprinklers. For example, some people believe that if you have a fire sprinkler system installed, all the sprinklers are activated at the same time. But this is not true. Only the sprinklers in the vicinity of the fire will activate when a fire breaks out.

The National Fire Protection Associationhere has recently released a report about the significant ability of fire sprinklers to protect both lives and property. When compared to fires that occur without sprinklers, sprinkler contained fires are less destructive and easier for fire fighters to contain.

Here is an excerpt from the NFPA report. Read the whole thing here:

Two recent home fires in this town had starkly different outcomes. Firefighters arriving to the first one reported heavy smoke and flames. They immediately performed an interior rescue involving a wheelchair-bound man and his daughter. Firefighters also had to rescue residents trapped on their balconies. During their efforts, a firefighter was injured and four occupants were transferred to the hospital. It took firefighters three hours and 24,000 gallons of water to control the blaze.

Firefighters responded to the second incident at a sprinkler-protected home. A single sprinkler kept the fire under control until the fire crews arrived. Fire damage was contained to the area of origin.

"The primary reason for the marked difference in outcomes of these two events was the presence of fire sprinklers," says Timo Juurakko, assistant chief with the City of Maple Ridge Fire Department. "No one can argue the difference that fire sprinklers make."¹

Considering the effectiveness of sprinklers to contain and control fires and to reduce property damage, doesn’t it make sense to protect yourself and your property with sprinklers?

At Best Security Products, we can help you with all commercial and home fire security and safety needs. Give us a call at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com

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Interested in some DIY home protection tips for your San Diego home? You’ve come to the right place. At Best Security Products, we know a thing or two about how a burglar thinks. Your best defense is a professionally installed home alarm system. But in the event a burglar does make it into your home, the smart thing to do is to make his job as hard as possible for him.

When a burglar breaks into your home, his main objective is to get in, find your valuables and then get out – as quickly as possible. This means you job is to slow him down. You need to make it so hard for him to find your valuables that he gives up and leaves.

Here are a few tips:

1. Don’t hide valuables under your mattress. Why? Because crooks know about that hiding spot too and may search there first! Rather, cut a hole in the end of your mattress and place valuables inside. Sew the hole up and then rotate your mattress so that end is up against the headboard.

2. Purchase fake electric outlets. These are boxes that look like the real thing but instead provide a place for you to store small items in such as jewelry and cash. In order to find your items, a burglar would have to use a screwdriver to remove many outlet covers in your home, and this in itself is unlikely!

3. Do you have a tool or garden shed in your backyard? If so, consider putting a false floor in it and store valuable underneath the false floor. Even though a burglar might raid your shed looking for power tools and other outdoor equipment, it is unlikely that he would take the time to tear up the floor looking for valuables!

Best Security Products can help you choose a Honeywell home alarm system that will protect your family. Are you ready for peace of mind? Give us a call or email us at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com