We’re all guilty of it – hanging on to too much stuff that we just don’t use anymore and we’re running out of storage space.  Firefighters have all too often responded to a medical emergency where they’ve had difficulty making their way through the home or apartment unit because so many boxes, newspapers, etc. were stored in hallways or walkways.  In a medical emergency, firefighters are carrying several gear bags and medical equipment to render aid to the patient.  Trying to navigate narrow areas because of too much stuff in the way slows things down for them.  When the ambulance arrives, trying to navigate a gurney through the same narrow walk way is almost impossible.  If it were a fire emergency, you might even have trouble getting out!  Help us help you by clearing the way for firefighters so they can do their job.  A clutter-free home also improves your escape route in the event of a fire emergency, creating an easy escape for you to get out quickly and safely.