Approximately 80% of all fire fatalities in the U.S. occur in the home and residential fires kill an average of 5,000 people and injure an additional 21,000 people annually. Reduce your chances of ...
Fire safety guidance for homeowners recommends a heat alarm rather than a smoke alarm in this space, specifically calling out that you should install a heat alarm in the garage and in any attic access ...
With national Fire Prevention Week starting on Sunday, Oct. 5, we’re highlighting some local fire-safety tips, including the scoop on how local cities are sharing information on using lithium-ion ...
SEVEN. IT IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH, AND THE OMAHA FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS SOME REMINDERS. THEY SAY THE MOST COMMON CALLS ARE FOR FOOD LEFT ON THE STOVE, IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF CIGARETTES, AND AS WE INCH ...
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Do you have properly maintained smoke alarms in your home? Here are some safety tips to make sure your smoke alarms are ready to protect you and your family in case of an emergency.
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As the holiday season approaches, the National Fire Protection Association warns of the increased risk of fires due to festive decorations. Between 2020 and 2024, U.S. fire ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Tips from the U.S. Fire Administration on what to do if a vehicle catches fire were shared after an incident in Richmond on Saturday night. On Saturday, Feb. 14, at 6:14 p.m., a ...
Home fires impact so many families all over the world each year, and so many of them could be avoided through the simplest measures. Home fire safety is a thing at all times that should not be put ...
The Owensboro Fire Department’s playful TikTok videos are drawing thousands of views while sharing fire safety tips and ...
SAN ANTONIO — As temperatures drop and heaters, fireplaces and holiday decorations come out, winter becomes one of the busiest seasons for fire crews. Local experts have provided a few simple ...