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Page Category: Fire & Life Safety

Smoking Fire Safety

A person sitting on a chair outside, snuffing out a cigarette in an ashtray on a metal table.

Smoking materials, including cigarettes, pipes, and cigars, started an estimated 17,200 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments in 2014. These fires caused 570 deaths, 1,140 injuries and $426 […]

Summer Fire Safety

A cozy campfire burns brightly with flames and embers on a rocky shore, as people enjoy the warmth and ambiance in the background.

Summer is a time for fun, but it is important to make sure you and your family are being cautious when using fireworks, grills, and other potentially dangerous materials. Here […]

Smoke Alarm Safety

Smoke alarm activating with visible smoke in the room, signaling potential fire.

Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, […]

Severe Weather and Fire Safety

A dramatic night sky illuminated by multiple spectacular lightning strikes.

The majority of the U.S. is at risk for severe weather, which can cause dangerous and sometimes life-threatening conditions. Snowstorms, extreme cold, hurricane force winds, torrential rains and flooding, and […]

Home Hazardous Materials

Two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries of different sizes on a white background, probably designed for use with power tools or garden equipment.

It is important for people to know the steps they can take to keep themselves and their families safe from accidents related to home hazardous materials. Put these safety messages […]

Home Fire Sprinklers

Automatic fire sprinkler head on a white ceiling.

Because fire sprinklers react so quickly, they can dramatically reduce the heat, flames, and smoke produced in a fire. Properly installed and maintained fire sprinklers help save lives. Fire sprinklers have […]

Home Fire Recovery

The remnants of a house after a fire, with only a chimney and parts of the structure still standing amidst the ruins and smoke.

A fire in a home can cause serious damage. The building and many of the things in your home may have been badly damaged by flames, heat, smoke and water. […]

Home Fire Escape Planning

A person holds a tablet displaying an emergency evacuation plan with sections for general guidelines, available exits, meeting place, and equipment, indicating preparedness for an emergency situation.

Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two […]

Holiday Fire Safety

A family enjoying the holiday spirit as they decorate a christmas tree together in a cozy living room adorned with festive decorations.

Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires each year. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered trees are not a […]

Garage and Basement Fire Safety

Abandoned industrial space with dilapidated columns and scattered debris, enveloped in a quiet atmosphere.

Garage and basement fires can spread farther and cause more injuries and dollar loss than fires that start in other areas of your home. Here is everything you need to […]