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Fall Fire Damage Threats in Chicago

Fall Fire Damage Threats in Chicago

Sam Simon

October 5, 2014

As the temperature drops, fire restoration jobs for ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons increase.


Typically, summer and fall are the milder of the seasons in the Midwest. However, with holidays slowly creeping up on us and temperatures dropping, there are very specific fire threats to your home. ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons offers

fire restoration in Chicago

, as well as

tips to prevent fire damage in your home

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Furnace Maintenance

The colder temperatures of autumn have many of us reaching for the thermostat. Odds are, you have already turned on your furnace and are sitting at a comfortable 70º F in your home. However, did you remember to have your furnace checked by your gas/electric company or a furnace repair service? There are many things that can happen to your furnace over the course of the summer. Furnaces and heating units are the second cause of fires in the home, behind cooking, and result in over 54,000 fires per year. Each fall, they should be checked for cracks and other issues to prevent a fire in your home.

Jack-O-Lanterns

Many kids will spend the month of October gearing up to celebrate Halloween. This means plenty of pumpkin carving, and lighting jack-o-lanterns in the evening. When it comes to your decorative pumpkins, make sure that you never leave lit candles unattended. Consider using a battery operated candle to almost extinguish the entire risk of fire damage. Be sure to remove all leaves from your deck or porch. Be sure to keep jack-o-lanterns well out of the way of trick-or-treaters on Halloween as some costumes may be flammable (especially those that consist of glitter hairspray).

Holiday

and Christmas Lights

While it’s hard to imagine that anyone is thinking ahead to Christmas lights, there are surely plenty of people hanging them up before the weather turns entirely nasty. Only use lights in their intended environment (indoor or outdoor) and avoid hanging them near flammable materials. Check for damaged cords or connectors. Turn lights off when not home or after you go to bed. Christmas trees and lights cause approximately 250 house fires every year, so it’s important not to overlook fire safety when hanging lights.

Fire damage and fire restoration can dampen your upcoming holiday season. Even the most diligent safety practices cannot always prevent fire damage from occurring in your home. With a 24/7/365 emergency hotline, ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons can provide immediate fire restoration in your Chicago home.

When a fire disaster occurs in your home, don’t hesitate;

contact ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons today

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Sam Simon

Sam Simon is the Co-Owner and Managing Director of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a certified MBE/WBE disaster restoration and specialty cleaning firm proudly serving Cook, Lake, and DuPage Counties in Illinois. With over 30 years of experience in restoration project management, field operations, and emergency response, Sam plays a vital leadership role in overseeing service execution, technician development, reconstruction, and subcontractor coordination.

He holds the IICRC’s highest technical designation as a Master Fire & Water Restorer, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of professionals in the restoration industry. His technical scope includes water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke recovery, mold remediation, and post-disaster reconstruction across both residential and commercial sectors.

Sam has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to helping communities in crisis. He has participated in large-scale disaster recovery efforts across the U.S., providing boots-on-the-ground leadership during Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, as well as catastrophic floods, wildfires, and deep freeze events throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, and beyond. His dedication to serving distressed families and businesses in the wake of national catastrophes reflects both his personal values and ServiceMaster’s mission of restoring peace of mind.

In 2019, Sam was selected for the HACIA Contractor Training Program, a competitive six-month construction management cohort offered by the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association. The program delivers intensive instruction in blueprint reading, estimating, project management, and construction law—skills that support the company’s continued growth in emergency build-back and general contracting services.

Before co-founding ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, Sam built a successful creative career, contributing to notable film and television productions including Chicago Fire (2012), Juvies (2007), and Image Union (1978). His media and videography background continues to shape ServiceMaster’s marketing strategy, digital training resources, and brand storytelling.
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Sam is also the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset—a practical guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water, fire, and mold damage.

Under the direction of majority owner and President & CEO Nasutsa Mabwa, and with Sam’s operational leadership, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons has earned numerous regional and national accolades, including:

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