Arson Awareness and Prevention
During 2007-2011, an estimated 282,600 intentional fires were reported to U.S. fire departments each year, with associated annual losses of 420 civilian deaths, 1,360 civilian injuries, and $1.3 billion in direct property damage. Outside or unclassified fires accounted for three-quarters (75%) of these incidents, while 18% involved structures, and 7% were vehicle fires. Arson and […]
Burn Prevention
Most “fire-related injuries” are burns. In fact, approximately every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment. Increased awareness of the dangers can prevent injuries. Here is everything you need to know about preventing burns and keep your family safe! Protecting Your Children From Burns Keep young children […]
Candle Fire Safety
From 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 9,300 home structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused 86 deaths, 827 injuries and $374 million in direct property damage. Here is everything you need to know about candle fire prevention! Candle Fires by the Numbers Candles caused 3% of reported home fires, […]
Campus Fire Safety
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 own choices, but it also provides them an increased level of personal responsibility while at school. When it comes to on- and off-campus housing, it’s […]
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, it cannot be assumed that everyone is familiar with the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, […]
Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
In 2010-2014, U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in annual losses estimated at 13 civilian deaths, 440 civilian injuries, and $238 million in direct property damage. Here is everything you need to know about clothes dryer fire safety and […]
Children and Fire Safety
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 and fire safety! Kids and Fire Safety Facts and Stats Every day, at least one child dies from a home fire and another 293 children […]
Cooking Fire Safety
Cooking is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family and friends together, but cooking is also the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Being mindful while you cook, however, can go a long way to helping prevent these fires. Here is everything you need to know about cooking safely! Cooking […]
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Electrical Fire Safety
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? […]
