Menlo Park Fire Protection District

Picking the Tree

• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles.
• Cut 2 inches from the base of the trunk
• Make sure tree is at least 3 feet away from any heat source
• Make sure tree is not blocking an exit
• Add water to tree stand daily

Lighting the Tree

• Use lights that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory.
• Never use any string of lights with worn or broken cords.
• Always turn off Christmas tree light before leaving home or going to bed.

Candles

• Never leave a burning candles alone.
• Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.

Test your smoke alarms.

Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in home or garage.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday,

Menlo Park Fire Protection District