Fire Safety Measures in Places of Worship
You never know when a fallen candle or an unattended oil lamp can turn a holy service into a devastating fire.
Teach your family: don’t overcrowd candles in metal holders, never leave children unattended near oil lamps, keep a bucket of sand or fire extinguisher nearby, and call 112 immediately if you see smoke or flames. This way the church remains a place of prayer, not tragedy! 🕯️⛪🚒
Safety Measures During Epiphany Bathing
You never know when thin ice or a cold current can pull you under in seconds during the traditional Epiphany bathing.
Prepare your family: enter the water only in designated areas marked by firefighters and priests, never jump from the shore, hold onto the safety rope, and always follow rescuers’ instructions. Let the holy tradition remain only a blessing, not a tragedy! ❄️✝️🌊
Preventive Measures During Winter Holidays
You never know when a dry Christmas tree, old lights, or an overheated stove can set the house on fire on Christmas or New Year’s Eve.
Teach your children: never put real candles on the tree, check electrical decorations before use, don’t overload sockets, and always extinguish the fire in the stove before going to bed. Let the winter holidays be full of light, not flames! 🎄🔥🚫
Recommendations for Safely Celebrating Winter Holidays
You never know when the joy of the holidays can turn into an accident — from slipping on ice to food poisoning from improperly stored dishes.
Teach children to walk only on cleared sidewalks, not to eat cabbage rolls left warm for days, not to run with a knife in hand, and to hold an adult’s hand in crowds. Let Christmas and New Year be filled only with carols and joy! 🎅❤️
Recommendations on the Use of Pyrotechnic Articles
You never know when a poorly lit firecracker or firework can cause severe burns, loss of fingers, or even a fire on New Year’s Eve.
Teach children the iron rule: pyrotechnics are used ONLY by authorized adults, never held in hands, never near the house, and never under the influence of alcohol. Want a beautiful show? Go to areas organized by the city hall — that way the New Year starts with health, not an ambulance! 🎆🚑🚫
Follow Fire Safety Rules
Learn IGSU recommendations for Christmas trees, candles, electrical decorations, and stoves to celebrate Christmas and New Year safely, without fires or accidents.
