Fire Extinguishers Save Lives Millions of people every day rely on fire extinguishers to put out minor fires which start in the home. Most home fire extinguishers contain a non-hazardous chemical powder that can instantly put out a fire and prevent it from spreading any further. Fire departments and safety officials across strongly encourage home [...]

Basic Dryer Maintence Prevents Fire In recent years there has been many stories about dryers catching on fire*. Should we be concerned? Yes of course. We should take seriously anything that may put our family at risk. Was the problem the dryer? Rarely. After investigating it is usually determined to have been the venting within [...]

Safe Pets Make a Happy Home Keeping pets safe from fire is an easy job. It just requires a little patience and thinking a step ahead of your furry pal. The following pet fire safety tips will help you prevent a pet-caused fire in your home. -Make sure all electrical cords are out of their [...]

Kitchen Safety is Common Sense This will come as no great surprise, but did you know that the majority of house fires are the result of cooking. In fact, studies show that cooking results in approximately 400,000 fires every year in single family homes and multiple family dwellings. Add to that the number of fires [...]

How much do you know about fires and home safety? Where is the safest air in your home during a fire? What is the proper home safety protocol for a fire? Take this short, six-question quiz to find out the answers to these questions and to test your knowledge of fire and home safety issues. [...]

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). You can prevent fire-related deaths and injuries, and even most residential fires by being knowledgeable about fire safety. Ensure your and your family’s safety by creating an escape plan, teaching children fire safety and fire-proofing your home. Fire Safety Escape Plan A fire safety escape plan tells everyone [...]

While some causes of fire are general and can occur anywhere, other causes are more specific for certain rooms. Listed below are some of the general causes of fire to look for in your home: Electrical Don’t underestimate the fire risk from electricity just because there is no flame involved. The over warming of hot [...]