FEMA Urges Fire Safety In Travel Trailers
Highlighting safety, FEMA announced that it is replacing the igniter knobs (to a red color) on travel trailer stoves as an additional safety measure to help residents differentiate between igniter and burner knobs. Although manufacturer instructions are provided to travel trailer occupants on the use of stoves, the agency is changing the igniter knob to a different color in an effort to aid individuals by pointing out the important differences in knob operations between igniters and burners.
“As a former fire chief, I know needless accidents and death caused by fires could have easily been avoided by following common everyday fire safety tips,” said FEMA Director David Paulison. “FEMA is making a concerted effort to provide the necessary actions and information to families in travel trailers to help with their safety.” (Read More)
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