Manville RI Fire Department - We Defend the North End - Lincoln Station 1

Garage Safety Tips

Tips for the garage

  • Never store gasoline, paints or flammable liquids in your home.

  • Store gasoline outside your home or in a detached garage or shed in a well-ventilated area, and keep it stored in an approved container. Use it only as a motor fuel, never as a cleaning agent.

  • Store paint and other flammable liquids (turpentine, mineral spirits, varnishes, camp stove fuels, etc.) in their original containers with tight fitting lids. Store away from appliances, heaters, pilot lights and other sources of flame or heat.

  • Remember: never smoke near flammable liquids.

  • Always store propane cylinders outside.

  • Remove all trash from your house.  Never store trash near your furnace or heater.

The Manville Fire Department will be glad to help citizens who have questions about potential fire hazards in their homes. To speak to a fire professional, call 762-4170 during normal business hours.

 

 

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