Every year, the National Fire Protection Association holds Fire Prevention Week sometime in the early fall. The mission of Fire Prevention Week is, as its name would suggest, to bring awareness to the ways in which Americans can prevent fires from breaking out in their homes and businesses. The NFPA also takes things a step… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fire Prevention
How College Students Can Prevent Fires This Semester
Fire safety isn’t something that’s at the top of most college kids’ priority lists. But the truth is that it should be. Whether college kids live in dorms or off-campus housing, there’s a chance they could be forced to face a fire at some point during their college careers. Let’s take a look at some… Read more »
Safety Tips for Your Family Fires This Summer
This summer, and year-round for that matter, it’s important to think about fire safety in and around the home. After all, one bad move could end up burning down the house. It’s imperative that families talk about fire safety. Families with little ones under the age of 10 especially need to explain to the youngsters… Read more »
Fire Hazards to Be Aware of This Summer
Fires can happen at any time of the year. Regardless of whether it’s the dead of winter or the hottest day in the summer, a fire can break out in or around your home. However, there are some fire safety hazards that are unique to the summertime. Take a look at a few of them… Read more »
Celebrate World No Tobacco Day by Checking Your Smoke Alarms
On May 31, the World Health Organization and several of its partners will once again hold World No Tobacco Day, a day designed to bring awareness to the dangers associated with tobacco use. Studies have shown that there is a definitive link between tobacco use and heart health, and WHO has made it its mission… Read more »
Remember These Things Before Installing a Fire Alarm
Every year more than 1 million fires take place in the U.S. Some of these fires end up being deadly, while others cause massive amounts of property damage. You can prevent a fire from wreaking havoc on your home or business by installing a fire alarm system. Take a look at a few of the… Read more »
Why You Should Consider Having a Smoke Alarm in Every Room
The Jones family in Upstate New York survived a devastating fire that destroyed all of their possessions and could have nearly killed them all– two adults, two kids and pets. “We had smoke detectors downstairs and just one in the upstairs hallway,” remembers Sarah Jones. “Unfortunately, my daughter took the battery out of the upstairs… Read more »
How to Make Your Home Safe From Fire
One thing all people agree on is this: no one wants to have their house catch on fire and burn down. That kind of loss can be devastating. What are some practical tips for making your home safe from fires? Know Where Fires Most Often Start First of all, we have to consider why fires… Read more »
Make Daylight Savings the Time to Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries
When is the last time you changed the batteries in the smoke alarms in your home? If it’s been awhile, there’s a chance the batteries could be dead, which would render your smoke alarms useless in the event of an actual fire. Moreover, that could prove to put you and your family in serious danger…. Read more »
Ways to Prevent Winter Fires
Fires can happen in your home or business at any time of the year. But there’s an increased risk for fires during the winter months. There are a few tips you should follow to reduce your chances of being forced to deal with a fire this winter. Let’s take a look at them below. Maintain… Read more »