Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips
There are many preventative measures you can take to reduce the risk of severe fire damage in your home, such as smoke detectors, an evacuation plan, and a fire safety kit. The main priority...
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Why You Shouldn’t Enter Your Home After a Fire
When a fire breaks out in your home, it’s especially concerning. Not only will the flames engulf anything that gets in their way, but they cause a significant amount of damage in a quick...
Fire Safety Rules for College Campuses
Fire safety is a major concern on college campuses, and rightly so. The US Fire Administration reveals that 118 deaths occurred in campus housing between 2000 and 2015. Most campus fires are sparked by...
Dryer Fire Prevention: Do’s and Don’ts
Every year, there are 2,900 incidents concerning dryer fires across the country. Knowing this, it is important to know what to do and don’t do to prevent clothes dryer fires from occurring.
Smoke Alarm Testing
When it comes to the safety of you, your family, and all of the structural elements in your home, a fire alarm should be considered one of the most important devices in your home....
Workplace Fire Prevention
Most people have at least a basic fire safety plan in place at home, but it’s also important to practice fire safety at work. Adults sometimes spend more time at work than at home,...
Fire Safety Tips to Prevent Fires in Your Bedroom
Part of the responsibility of being a homeowner involves practicing fire safety to protect your home. Fires are among the most dangerous and destructive disasters that can happen in a home, and most of...
Safety Tips for Lithium Ion Batteries
Whether you realize it or not, lithium batteries are a big part of your life. So many things that we use every day such as cell phones, e-cigarettes, laptops, smoke detectors, and children’s toys are powered by a lithium ion battery. It is important to be aware of the potential dangers of lithium ion batteries and follow good battery safety tips to prevent fires or explosions.
Fire Safety Tips for Homes Affected by Hoarding
Extreme clutter not only increases the risk of a fire, but also allows fires to spread quickly which can result in devastating damage and even put the lives of those in the home in danger. If you know someone who is affected by hoarding, it is important to help the affected individual understand the risk of a fire and take certain actions in the name of fire safety.
The Importance of Having a Fire Escape Plan
In 2013, a house fire was reported every 85 seconds in the U.S. These fires lead to injuries, deaths, and significant property damage. Every family is at risk for a house fire, but there...
