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It seemed like it was just yesterday when we were ringing in 2014 and now it is time to welcome 2015! New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and get excited for the wonders that the New Year brings. Family and friends gather together for smaller, intimate gatherings or attend

Portable ethanol fireplaces and portable generators have become very popular over the past few years. The portable fireplaces provide ambiance and a little warmth to a room or outdoor space. A portable generator comes in handy if there are power outages due to downed wires, blackouts, summer or winter storms, and other emergencies. The

Holiday decorating is in full swing. As you are choosing your Christmas tree, either live or artificial, and hanging your holiday lights there are certain safety tips that you should follow to make sure that your home is safe from fire hazards. According to the United States Fire Administration, Christmas tree fires are not common

AKE Safety Equipment will be attending four agricultural trade shows in December to top off a great year of trade shows and events. Stop by the AKE booths at the agriculture tradeshows listed below to find out why STOP-FYRE® fire extinguishers are the “World’s BEST fire extinguisher™”! AKE Safety Equipment is looking forward to

This week, families and friends come together to give thanks for the many blessings in their lives. It’s estimated that over 260 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving feasts around the United States and around 91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Generations of family members will share cooking tips and spend

Most of the United States is experiencing their first bout of winter weather from freezing temperatures to heavy snow fall. Unfortunately, it isn’t even officially winter yet and the bad news is that we all will have at least 6 more months of this weather! According to the U.S. Fire Administration, heating was the

We spend most of the time in our home in the kitchen. It is the family meeting place, children’s homework station and of course, the place to cook and eat meals. However, the kitchen could be the most hazardous place in the home. Cooking fires are the number one leading cause of home fires, causing

AKE Safety Equipment will be attending the Farm Rescue annual banquet and three agricultural tradeshows in November. AKE Safety Equipment is looking forward to attending the shows and sharing how STOP-FYRE® fire extinguishers can keep your tractors and farming equipment safe from fire damage! Stop by the AKE booths at the agriculture tradeshows to find out

Halloween is a fun time of year for children of all ages, but it also can be quite a hazardous holiday for children. According the National Fire Protection Association, between 2006 and 2010, there were over 1,000 reported home fires due to Halloween decorations causing over $16 million in property damage. Two out of five

College students who live away from home need to be just as diligent about fire safety as they were when they were living at home. Most college students learned about fire safety during Fire Prevention Weeks in elementary school. But, students can forget about the important safety tips as they are getting older and