How to Heat Your Home Safely

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Patsieann Misiti
http://www.alexandriava.gov/fire  
(703) 838-4600

Patsieann Misiti is the Outreach Specialist for the City of Alexandria Fire Department in Alexandria, Virginia. Her specialty is developing, promoting and implementing Fire & Life Safety Education programs which support the department’s mission of preventing loss of life and property. Patsieann is a member of the National Fire & Life Safety Educators, Virginia Fire & Life Safety Coalition and chairperson of the Alexandria Be Safe Coalition.

How to Heat Your Home Safely

 

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Hello, my name is Patsieann Misiti. I am with the Alexandria Fire Department is Alexandria, Virginia. Our department was founded in 1774 and today we have more than 300 employees and also a Volunteer Department. Together, our mission is to serve the citizens, businesses and visitors to the city of Alexandria.

We are talking to you today about home heating safety and other basic fire safety tips around the home. We will cover everything from portable space heaters to installing smoke alarms. So, stay tuned and remember in an emergency call 911.

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