Are electric space heaters legal and are they safe?
Yes, they are legal and only safe when instructions are strictly followed. All portable heaters should be kept at least 3 feet from any combustible items.

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1. What other responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
2. Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine just for a simple inspection?
3. Why do I see firefighters at stores when they are working?
4. Why do fire trucks sometimes turn off their lights and sirens after going through an intersection?
5. I called 9-1-1 for a medical emergency and fire apparatus came to my home?
6. When I see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and sirens while I am driving, what should I do?
7. Why do firefighters break windows and cut holes in roofs when the fire is inside a building? It seems that they are causing more damage than the fire?
8. What type of extinguishers and how many are recommended for the home?
9. Are electric space heaters legal and are they safe?