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Examines the hazards brought by the winter season. Materials needed when driving during winter; Things to consider at home before the season begins; Tips on how to prepare fireplaces to prevent fire hazards.

The article focuses on the need of positioning the apparatuses used for fire prevention to get maximum efficiency and safety in the work done by firefighters. Topics discussed include an example of a residential fire where securing water supply became difficult due to the poor placement of a rescue truck, the need of following the Standard operating procedure while doing the placement of an apparatus, and the book "Fire Officer's Handbook of Tactics" by John Norman.

The article focuses on the importance of managing smoke during a fire incident in health care facilities to protect the occupants and to minimize the need to evacuate patients in the U.S. It notes on the building designs and codes implemented with a combination of passive and active strategies to minimize future incidents. It mentions that a licensing certification is issued for the purposes of meeting the requirements for fire incidents by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

The article offers suggestions from Josh Kane, of Kane Landscapes in Sterling, Virginia, for designing or decorating outdoor spaces. Suggestions discussed include checking the weather forecasts before painting or staining outdoor space, creating a kids-free zone around fireplace, and applying a grease-cutting solution with a soft cloth to a stainless grill. Other suggestion discussed include bringing the music outside with small wireless speakers.

The article focuses on the use of either gas insert or wood insert for greener fireplace and the association of fracking. Topics discussed include the efficiency of traditional fireplaces, the carbon dioxide emission of a fireplace, the safety and feasibility of wood heating, and the effect of fracking on natural gas procurement.

Offers advice on fireplace safety. Number of fires involving indoor fireplaces in the United States; Need to clean the chimney annually; Threat posed to nearby walls of heat from the fireplace; Importance of proper ventilation; Possibility that ashes may still be hot and cause fires. INSET: Avoid a fire before it sparks..

The article offers tips for increasing one's home safety during the 2012 holiday season. Topics include using undamaged, non-frayed lights tested by a nationally recognized laboratory, purchasing a fresh Christmas tree and maintaining its water supply once it is set up, and inspecting fireplace chimneys for cracks and obstructions before using the fireplace.

The article offers steps for the promotion of healthy homes from acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson. It states that homes with young children must install and keep safety devices such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and safety gates. It adds that development of a fire escape plan and a response plan is good for future extreme weather conditions. It also notes that gas appliances, fireplaces and chimneys must be checked every year and must have a regular replacement of filters.

Presents ways in which to keep your home fireplace operating smoothly. Cleaning smoke strains; Chimney safety.

Comments on a report in the `New York Times,' which indicates that deaths involving fireplaces and wood-burning stoves are increasing--probably because of improper installation and maintenance. Recommendations; Testing of battery-powered smoke detectors; More.