Seaside Fire & Rescue offers free home safety inspections to residents of Seaside and the District. Let the fire department assess your:

• Home evacuation plan

• Frequency of furnace and fireplace cleaning

• Safe storage of flammable materials

• Smoke alarm placement

• Space heaters

• Extension cord use

• Safety practices in kitchens and around water

• Smoking habits

• Other possible fire hazards

If there are children in the home, the Fire Department will check:

• Keeping medicines, cleaning fluids and sharp objects in a latched or locked cabinet or drawer

• Using toddler gates at the top and bottom of stairs in homes with a child under 3 years old

• Home fire evacuation plans and fire drills

• Keeping window blind and drapery cords secured

• Determining if there is chipping or peeling paint

• Using safe furniture and toys

• Assessing general safety precautions to prevent accidents and injuries