Articles Written by Kurt Kamm From Isnare.com http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Kurt+Kamm The Next Time You See a Firefighter Career Kurt Kamm Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=276706&ca=Career Give him a kiss. Well, if you're a man, a handshake will do. Think about it. You don't call 911 unless you're having a bad day. Unless it's a law enforcement issue, you'll be connected to the fire department and, whatever your problem, you'll expect them to help you. Unless it's something really stu... Coming Back to Your House After a Fire Home Management Kurt Kamm Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=276420&ca=Home+Management This advice is controversial and should be followed with care and good judgment, but it may save your house. If an evacuation has been ordered as a result of an impending fire, send your wife, kids, and pets to the safest possible place. That is usually a spot designated by police or fire authoritie... Simple Steps To Take Before You Evacuate For A Fire Home Management Kurt Kamm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=270202&ca=Home+Management In 2007, a fire started by downed power lines and driven by 60-80 miles-per-hour wind, swept through Malibu. The Sheriffs' Department came to our home at 4:30 AM and told us we had 15 minutes to evacuate. If it happens to you, I guarantee you, you will not be thinking clearly. You will be frantic ge... Insurance Related Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From a Fire Loss Finances Kurt Kamm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=267572&ca=Finances Have you ever really thought about what would happen if you lost your home in a fire? If you live in a fire prone area, you may have thought about it and concluded, "It will never happen to me." If you have ever evacuated, you might have had a tiny ball of fear in the pit of your stomach, and though... Things to Think About in Case a Fire Visits Your Neighborhood Society Kurt Kamm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=267134&ca=Society House preparation and brush clearance. When I moved to Malibu a few years ago, one of the first things I thought about after I purchased a house was FIRE! Not only did I purchase a wood house, but it was surrounded by overhanging trees and brush. After doing some research, I decided to repaint my ho...