People of all ages can face fire risks in their homes. But elderly people, in particular, can find themselves dealing with certain fire risks that are exclusive to those in their age group. If you’re a senior citizen or you have a special senior in your life, you should work to reduce these fire risks…. Read more »
If a fire were to break out in your home tomorrow, how would you protect your pets and get them out safely? July 15 was Pet Fire Safety Day, which makes now the perfect time to consider what steps you can take to keep your pets safe in the event of a fire. Here are… Read more »
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 »
There are more than 1 million fires that take place in American homes every year. Unfortunately, those fires lead to upwards of 15,000 injuries and 3,000 deaths annually. If your home ever sustains a fire, you should know how to react to keep your family safe. Here’s what you should do if a fire ever… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
When is the last time you put your staff through fire safety training? If it’s been a while now, you should consider doing it soon. There are many benefits you will enjoy when you take the time to train your employees about what to do in the event of a fire. Let’s take a look… Read more »
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 »
According to a National Fire Protection Association report that was released in 2017, a home fire took place in the U.S. about once every 90 seconds in 2015. In addition, while many of those fires were put out before they caused too much devastation, it’s easy to see why the NFPA recommends that people take… Read more »