1 (336) 871-2334
5086 NC HWY 704 Sandy Ridge,NC.
Effective Through Teamwork
Welcome to the Official Website for the Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue, Sandy Ridge, North Carolina
The firefighters proudly serve the citizens of the Northeast Stokes fire district
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EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, IS PROPERTY OF
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Contact Information
To Contact Chief Clark, Click link below to Email. To contact ASST. Chief Webb, Click link below to Email. To Contact the Firehouse, Click link below to
ALL CONTENT, INCLUDING ALL IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHY
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, IS PROPERTY OF
NORTHEAST STOKES VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE.
CONTENT PROUDLY MAINTAINED BY A VOLUNTEER
Contact Information
To Contact Chief Clark, Click link below to Email. To contact ASST. Chief Webb, Click link below to Email. To Contact the Firehouse, Click link below to
Inspect the fireplace. Make sure it has adequate protective linings and smoke ducts. Check to see that the
chimney is clear and in good repair.
If you are installing a factory-made fireplace, it should not be located near any combustible materials. It should
also have adequate flame and heat barriers.
Have chimneys inspected annually, and cleaned as necessary, by a CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America)
Certified Chimney Sweep. This reduces the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisonings due to creosote
buildup or obstructions in the chimneys. To locate a certified sweep, visit the CSIA Web site at www.csia.org
or call 1-800-536-0118.
A certified sweep can also perform maintenance on your wood stove or help remove gas logs from a fireplace.
Keep the top of chimneys clear of tree limbs or debris. Install a chimney cap to keep debris and animals out of
the chimney.
Always open the damper before lighting the fire and keep it open until the ashes are cool. This will avert the
build-up of poisonous gases, such as carbon monoxide.
Fuel the fire safely. For burning firewood in wood stoves or fireplaces, choose well-seasoned wood that has
been dried for a minimum of six months to a year and stored properly.
Build it right. Place firewood or firelogs at the rear of the fireplace on a supporting grate. To start the fire, use a
firelighter. Never use gasoline, charcoal lighter or other fuel to light or relight a fire because the vapors can
explode. Never keep flammable fuels near a fire. Vapors can travel the length of a room and explode.
Do not use coal or charcoal in a fireplace because of the danger of carbon monoxide build-up. Do not burn
trash or gift wrap in the fireplace because polystyrene foam and other coated materials can generate deadly
fumes. Flying paper embers could also ignite the roof.
Do not treat artificial logs like real logs. Artificial logs are usually made of sawdust and wax and have special
burning properties. Be sure to read the instructions on the logs and follow them carefully. Use just one log at a
time and do not add another log until the fire is completely out. Never add an artificial log to a natural wood
fire that is already burning. Wait at least two hours before adding an artificial log to a natural log fire because it
could cause a flare-up.
Do not poke artificial logs because the flaming wax could stick to the poker and drop onto the floor or carpet.
Poking a log could also cause a flare-up.
Home rolled newspaper logs should never be soaked in flammable fuels of any kind because of the severe
danger of explosion. Soaking the newspaper in water either before rolling or during rolling removes the clay
content and will provide a better burning log. Then, stack the logs on end and let them dry for two weeks in the
basement. When lighting the newspaper logs, use kindling just as you would for a regular fire.
Do not overload the fireplace. Large fires can lead to overheating of wall or roof materials, particularly if the
fireplace is constructed of metal.
Always use a screen around the fireplace to keep sparks from flying out and to protect children and adults from
accidental clothing ignition.
Warn children about the danger of fire. Do not let them play with fire. Keep flammable materials such as
carpets, pillows, furniture or papers away from the fireplace area.
At holiday time, make sure the Christmas tree is not close enough to be ignited by a spark. Be especially
careful of accidentally igniting holiday wrapping papers. Always make sure that the fire is completely
extinguished before going to bed for the night or when leaving the house.
Nothing is quite as cozy as a warm, crackling fire in the fireplace. But if you don't take some simple safety precautions,
that fire could turn deadly. Each year, roughly 6,000 people end up in the emergency room for injuries associated
with fireplaces and fireplace equipment... most of which involve children under five years old. Approximately 14,000
early house fires are start in a fireplace. Most of these fires escalated beyond the fireplace because of an overloaded
fire, a damaged fireplace (missing bricks), obstructed flues, ignition of nearby combustibles, and flying sparks.
Family Safety Tips:
Effective Through Teamwork
5086 NC HWY 704 Sandy Ridge,NC.
Welcome to the Official Website for the
Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue, Sandy Ridge, NC
The firefighters proudly serve the
citizens of the Northeast Stokes fire district
1 (336) 871-2334
Contact Information
To Contact Chief Clark, Click link below to Email. To contact ASST. Chief Webb, Click link below to Email. To Contact the Firehouse, Click link below to Email.
ALL CONTENT, INCLUDING ALL IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHY
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, IS PROPERTY OF
NORTHEAST STOKES VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE.
CONTENT PROUDLY MAINTAINED BY A VOLUNTEER
Nothing is quite as cozy as a warm,
crackling fire in the fireplace. But if
you don't take some simple safety
precautions, that fire could turn
deadly. Each year, roughly 6,000
people end up in the emergency
room for injuries associated
with fireplaces and fireplace
equipment... most of which involve
children under five years old.
Approximately 14,000 early house
fires are start in a fireplace. Most of
these fires escalated beyond the
fireplace because of an overloaded
fire, a damaged fireplace
(missing bricks), obstructed flues,
ignition of nearby combustibles,
and flying sparks.
Inspect the fireplace. Make sure
it has adequate protective linings
and smoke ducts. Check to see
that the chimney is clear and in
good repair.
If you are installing a
factory-made fireplace, it should
not be located near any
combustible materials. It should
also have adequate flame and
heat barriers.
Have chimneys inspected
annually, and cleaned as
necessary, by a CSIA Chimney
Safety Institute of America
Certified Chimney Sweep. This
reduces the risk of fires and
carbon monoxide poisonings
due to creosote buildup or
obstructions in the chimneys.
To locate a certified sweep, visit
the CSIA Web site at
www.csia.org or call
1-800-536-0118.
A certified sweep can also
perform maintenance on your
wood stove or help remove gas
logs from a fireplace. Keep the
top of chimneys clear of tree
limbs or debris. Install a
chimney cap to keep debris and
animals out of the chimney.
Fuel the fire safely. For burning firewood in wood
stoves or fireplaces, choose well-seasoned wood that
has been dried for a minimum of six months to a year
and stored properly.
Build it right. Place firewood or firelogs at the rear of
the fireplace on a supporting grate. To start the fire,
use a firelighter. Never use gasoline, charcoal lighter
or other fuel to light or relight a fire because the
vapors can explode. Never keep flammable fuels near
a fire. Vapors can travel the length of a room and
explode.
Do not use coal or charcoal in a fireplace because of
the danger of carbon monoxide build-up. Do not burn
trash or gift wrap in the fireplace because polystyrene
foam and other coated materials can generate deadly
fumes. Flying paper embers could also ignite the roof.
Do not treat artificial logs like real logs. Artificial logs
are usually made of sawdust and wax and have special
burning properties. Be sure to read the instructions on
the logs and follow them carefully. Use just one log at
a time and do not add another log until the fire is
completely out. Never add an artificial log to a natural
wood fire that is already burning. Wait at least two
hours before adding an artificial log to a natural log
fire because it could cause a flare-up.
Do not poke artificial logs because the flaming wax
could stick to the poker and drop onto the floor or
carpet. Poking a log could also cause a flare-up.
Home rolled newspaper logs should never be soaked in
flammable fuels of any kind because of the severe
danger of explosion. Soaking the newspaper in water
either before rolling or during rolling removes the clay
content and will provide a better burning log. Then,
stack the logs on end and let them dry for two weeks in
the basement. When lighting the newspaper logs, use
kindling just as you would for a regular fire.
Do not overload the fireplace. Large fires can lead to
overheating of wall or roof materials, particularly if
the fireplace is constructed of metal.
Always use a screen around the fireplace to keep
sparks from flying out and to protect children and
adults from accidental clothing ignition.
Warn children about the danger of fire. Do not let
them play with fire. Keep flammable materials such as
carpets, pillows, furniture or papers away from the
fireplace area.
At holiday time, make sure the Christmas tree is not
close enough to be ignited by a spark. Be especially
careful of accidentally igniting holiday wrapping
papers. Always make sure that the fire is completely
extinguished before going to bed for the night or when
leaving the house.
Always open the damper before lighting the fire and
keep it open until the ashes are cool. This will avert
the build-up of poisonous gases, such as
carbon monoxide.
Family
Safety Tips:
