Chatham Fire Department

Chatham, Illinois

Est.  1928

 

CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

 

 

 

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Pumpkins do's and don'ts

Help your Neighborhood Firefighters and Paramedics by following these safety tips!

Before you get out the carving knife, make sure you follow these Jack-O-Lantern safety tips:

  • DO dispose of pumpkin seeds and pulp after you scoop them out. They are a potential choking hazards.

  • DON'T let children handle knives. Instead, let them draw the pumpkin's face with a marker.

  • DO pick out a flat, sturdy, well-lit surface for carving, and keep an eye on any OLDER children as they carve their pumpkins  -  you may want to buy a pair of special pumpkin cutters that have safety bars to prevent accidents.

  • DON'T let you child light the candle or place it in the pumpkin.

  • DO move Jack-O-Lantern's away from curtains, drapes, and other flammable materials.

  • DON'T leave a lit pumpkin unattended or let your child play near it.