Ward & Associates Forensic Fire Investigations, Inc.

06/07/2026

Nothing says summer like firing up the grill and cooking your favorite foods! 🍔🌭🔥

Before you light the grill, make safety part of your recipe:

✅ Keep your grill at least 10 feet away from your home, deck railings, and anything that can burn.
✅ Never leave a lit grill unattended.
✅ Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grilling area.
✅ Clean grease and fat buildup from grills and trays regularly.
✅ Check propane tanks and connections for leaks before use.
✅ Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it.

A few simple precautions can help keep your cookout safe and enjoyable all summer long!

06/05/2026

Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado for instructions on how to submit photos of the product and proof of destruction to receive a full refund.

05/30/2026

Summer is the perfect season for outdoor adventures, so let's talk about s'mores safety.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to one of our own. Congratulations Brother Rob Pilch on getting promoted to Deputy Chief of Administration with the Berwyn Fire Department. Well deserved and congratulations!

05/25/2026

The sizzle of the grill and the smell of summer favorites mean grilling season is here! ☀️🍔🌭

But with the fun can also come an increased fire risk if proper safety steps aren’t taken. Keep these important grilling safety tips in mind this summer:

🔥 Keep grills away from homes, decks, railings, and overhanging branches
🧼 Clean grills regularly to prevent grease buildup
🧯 Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
👀 Never leave a grill unattended while cooking
👧 Keep kids and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill

Enjoy your favorite summertime foods safely all season long!

05/23/2026

This is flame jetting.

As people begin to spend more time outdoors, CPSC continues to warn about the dangers of tabletop fire pits and flame jetting. Stop using tabletop fire pits. Never pour fuel over an open flame.

Fire pits that require consumers to pour isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or other liquid fuel into an open container or bowl and then ignite the pooled liquid in the same location it was poured violate the requirements in voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19.

Flame jetting, a second hazard, can occur when refilling alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pits if any flame is present. A small flame in the fire pit can be hard to see and can ignite alcohol or other liquid fuel as it is poured, causing an explosion that propels flames and burning liquid onto the consumer or bystanders.

Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of these products. Sellers should stop selling these products.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend has arrived the unofficial kickoff to summer! Before firing up the grill for the season, make sure it’s clean and ready to go.

Roughly 1 out of every 5 grill fires involves grills that haven’t been cleaned. Grease buildup can quickly turn dangerous.

Take a few minutes to clean your grill, check propane connections, and keep anything flammable away from the cooking area. Stay safe and enjoy the holiday weekend! 🔥🍔☀️

05/16/2026

Lint happens. Fires don’t have to. Lint buildup can lead to a dryer fire if it’s not cleaned regularly.

• Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
• Make sure the outdoor vent flap opens when the dryer is running.
• Have a qualified service person clean the inside of the dryer cabinet and exhaust duct once a year.

Learn more: https://nfpa.social/3XEgQZ8

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

you may have less than 2 minutes to escape a home fire before conditions become deadly? Home fire sprinklers can control or extinguish a fire in about 1.5 minutes, helping protect lives, homes, and firefighters.