By TODD GARWOOD Pulaski Fire Marshal The days are shorter, the
outside temperature is lower, and in some places it’s cold, icy
and snowy. No matter where you live, winter brings a change in
season and now is the time to think about home heating safety.
Did you know that on average, fire departments in the U.S.
respond to more than 60,000 home structure fires involving
heating equipment each year? That also accounts for more than
945 deaths, more than 3,825 injuries and roughly $1 billion in
direct property damage annually. Roughly half of all home-
heating fires are reported during the months of December,
January and February. Pulaski and Pulaski County are not immune
from these dangers and Pulaski Fire Department has already
responded to more than one flue fire this fall. I cannot stress
enough the importance of homeowners taking precautions that may
not only prevent a fire, but may save their lives. Fireplaces,
chimneys and chimney connectors account for the largest share of
home heating fires. Creosote buil