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With proper chimney care, chimney fires are entirely preventable. Once a house fire starts, it spreads quickly.  The National Firefighters Association reports that "...3 to 5 minutes  is all you have between life and death." 

Review your family Fire Safety Checklist with Olde London's specialists. 
Does your family have:

• An Emergency Fire Escape Plan?
• Properly Placed and Installed Smoke Detectors?
• Properly Placed and Installed Fire Extinguishers?
• Properly Placed and Installed Carbon Monoxide Detectors?
• Adequate Ventilation for Fireplaces, Furnaces, Dryers, etc?
• Regularly inspected and cleaned flues and ducts?

CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA explains:

"When most people think of chimneys, they think of fireplaces. Memories of cold winter evenings,
relaxed and cozy in front of a crackling fire are hard to beat, and the ability of an open fire to soothe
the wild beast within us all is legendary. Since the dawn of time, humans have gathered around the
open fire for a sense of safety and community, and the fireplace is still the focus of family living in
many homes, especially around the holidays.

"But in spite of all the glowing aesthetics, there are some practical considerations. When your dealing
with an element as capricious and potentially dangerous as fire, knowledge really is power, so please
read on to learn how to make your fireplace both safer and more enjoyable. . ."   (continued)

Call us today to schedule a professional Safety Inspection of your chimney. 

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