10 Things You Should NEVER Do With a Space Heater (Retired Firefighter)

I spent thirty years as a fire captain, and I have seen how ordinary space-heater habits can turn a cold night into a fire. In this video, I walk through the ten things I would never do—from placing a heater on carpet or near curtains to using a power strip, drying clothes on it, or leaving it running while I sleep. I also explain how I check for dust and pet fur, why I replace heaters without tip-over protection, and why I avoid fuel-burning heaters in closed rooms. My goal is to help you recognize wiring and oxygen hazards and use a space heater more safely before the next cold night. 0:00 Space heater habits that start fires 0:45 Keep heaters on hard floors 2:22 Keep curtains away 4:01 Never dry clothes on heaters 5:25 Plug heaters directly into walls 7:00 Skip power strips 10:06 Replace heaters without tip protection 10:56 Clean dust and pet fur 12:21 Avoid fuel heaters in closed rooms 13:58 Never leave heaters unattended 15:10 Never sleep with heaters running 17:03 Warnings about wiring and oxygen #SpaceHeaterSafety #FireSafety #HomeSafety #FirefighterTips