The holiday season is a celebratory time, filled with decorations, family celebrations and joy.  Too often, this season is interrupted with a holiday associated fire.  The Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has compiled these fire safety messages to assist in preventing fire during this festive season.   Please take a moment to review these topics:

• Electrical Safety
• Tree Safety
• General Fire Safety During the Holidays

As always, your local fire official and the DDS/STS Fire Department are willing to help you with any questions that you may have.   Seasons Greetings to all!

1) General Home Fire Safety for the Holidays http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/fswy14.pdf

2) Christmas Tree Hazards  http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/treefire.shtm

3) Winter Fire Prevention
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa-249-508.pdf

4) Winter Storm Fire Safety
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/winter.pdf