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Patch design for South Hempstead N.Y. Fire Department, featuring a brown bucket with "740," a ladder, fireman’s hook, medical symbol, and fire helmet on a blue background with a red and yellow border.

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Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

A fire safety officer installs a smoke detector in a home while an elderly couple looks on with interest.

More than 43 million Americans have a disability. The identity of the group of Americans with disabilities is constantly changing — at any moment we ourselves could become part of […]

Fire Safety for Older Adults

Five smiling elderly women enjoying each other's company, gathered around a table in a cozy room.

Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is particularly important for older adults. At age 65, people are twice as likely to be killed or injured by […]

Children and Fire Safety

A young child with a firefighter's helmet and a toy axe playfully takes the driver's seat of a car, pretending to be a firefighter on the go.

When it comes to children, safety should be a priority and when it comes to fire safety, it is no exception. Here is everything you need to know about children […]

Campus Fire Safety

Promoting campus safety with a reminder: always check for fire hazards after parties—25% of campus fires start with unattended cigarettes. stay vigilant and reduce risks related to smoking, alcohol, and furniture.

Going to college is an exciting time for students and their parents. Living in a new “home away from home” not only gives young adults more freedom to make their […]