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Wildfire and Outdoor Fire Safety

A helicopter flies over a wildfire on a mountainside engulfed in flames and thick smoke. The fire has spread widely, with large orange flames and dense clouds of gray smoke rising into the sky. The lower part of the image shows dark green vegetation.

Outdoor Fire Safety Create a safety zone of up to 100 feet around your home. Remove pine needles and dry leaves from around your home. Keep woodpiles at least 30 feet from your home. Know your community’s local evacuation plan. Plan ahead by practicing two ways out of your neighborhood. You should know the evacuation […]

Travel Fire Safety

A glowing red and orange exit sign with an arrow pointing left, mounted on the ceiling of a room with textured wallpaper. The sign casts a warm light on the surrounding area, indicating the direction to the exit.

Fire safety is not typically front of mind for most people when making travel plans, however, fires in hotels and motels are extremely common. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your family safe when staying in hotels and motels. Hotel Fire Safety – Did You Know? Each year, there are an estimated […]

Smoking Fire Safety

A person sits on a chair with legs crossed, stirring a hot beverage in a brown mug using a cigarette. The mug is placed on a metal mesh table, and the person is wearing blue jeans and gray shoes. The background is a wood floor.

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 million in direct property damage. Smoking materials caused 5% of reported home fires, 21% of home fire deaths, 10% of home fire injuries, and 6% […]

Smoke Alarm Safety

A smoke alarm with a red indicator light is mounted on a ceiling. Smoke surrounds the alarm, suggesting it has been activated due to the presence of smoke. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the alarm and the smoke.

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, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Smoke Alarm Stats & Facts In 2009-2013, smoke alarms sounded […]

Severe Weather and Fire Safety

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 lightning can all wreak havoc on our daily schedules. Preparing before a disaster strikes and knowing what to do during and after a storm will […]

Home Hazardous Materials

Two different lithium-ion batteries are displayed on a white background. The one on the left is labeled "40V Lithium 4.0Ah" and the one on the right appears to be a different model with a different shape and smaller size.

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 into your own words when talking to people about flammables, household chemicals and batteries on social media. /*! elementor – v3.17.0 – 08-11-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image […]

Home Fire Recovery

Remains of a brick house with charred wooden beams and smoke rising from the debris. A partially intact brick chimney stands in the center. In the background, leafless trees and wooden fences are visible, suggesting recent fire damage.

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. You will find that things the fire did not burn up are now ruined by smoke and soggy with water used to put out the […]

Holiday Fire Safety

A family of four decorates a Christmas tree in a warm, festive living room. The parents and children are dressed in red and black attire. Wrapped presents are under the tree, and a fireplace is adorned with stockings, a wreath, and holiday 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 problem. A dry and neglected tree can be. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your home and family safe from fires during […]

Garage and Basement Fire Safety

A dilapidated, abandoned building interior with multiple concrete pillars, crumbling walls, and scattered debris on the ground. The scene is dimly lit with sunlight filtering through broken sections of the structure, highlighting the decay.

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 know about keeping your home safe! Garage & Basement Fire Tips Store oil, gasoline, paints, propane and varnishes in a shed away from your home. […]

Electrical Fire Safety

A white power strip with six outlets lies on a wooden floor. Four of the outlets are in use, with various black, white, and brown cords plugged in. One plug is an AC adapter, while the other three are standard power plugs. The remaining two outlets are empty.

Electricity helps make our lives easier but there are times when we can take its power and its potential for fire-related hazards for granted.   Electrical malfunction is the leading cause of home fires year after year. Here is everything you need to know about protecting your home and your family! Home Electrical Fires- Did You Know? […]