When there is a fire, do not waste time gathering valuables or making a phone call. Fires can spread quickly, becoming life threatening in two minutes and engulfing a residence in as little as five minutes. It is important to learn about fires in order to protect yourself.
Review Date: March 11, 2013
Federal Emergency Management Agency
If you live where there is an abundance of plants and other vegetation that can easily catch fire, you may be vulnerable to wildfires and you should take the following three simple steps to prepare.
Review Date: March 11, 2013
Federal Emergency Management Agency
With colder weather approaching and heating costs continuing to skyrocket, consider these simple tips to save energy and keep you and your family safe and warm.
Review Date: February 06, 2013
National Fire Protection Association
This page links users to a variety of publications regarding fire safety. Publications address chimneys, overheated clothes dryers, household extension cords, and smoke detectors.
Review Date: March 11, 2013
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Injuries from fires and burns are some of the most painful and severe that children can suffer. Luckily, most of them can be prevented by making a few easy modifications to your home and teaching your family what to do in case of a fire emergency.
Review Date: January 24, 2013
Safe Kids Worldwide
Read these fact sheets that offer important fire safety tips on burn prevention, cooking fire safety, smoke alarms, residential fire sprinklers, home heating, fire extinguishers, and more.
Review Date: March 11, 2013
Department of Homeland Security
How you act and what you do in a fire could save your life. This article tells you the right thing to do in case there's a fire where you live.
Review Date: February 12, 2013
The Nemours Foundation
In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts, so you and your family must always be prepared. Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. Prepare and practice your fire escape plan twice a year with everyone in your household, including children.
Review Date: March 26, 2012
Federal Emergency Management Agency
The My Safe Home video provides detailed information on home safety. Step-by-step guides are provided to alert you to hidden dangers in every room of your home.
Review Date: April 20, 2012
Home Safety Council - Safe Kids Worldwide
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers safety tip sheets on a variety of fire and life safety topics including carbon monoxide, clothes dryer and grilling.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
National Fire Protection Association
Find tips on how to prepare for many types of emergencies including: power outages, winter storms, heat waves, floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, chemical emergencies, acts of terrorism, and more.
Review Date: December 10, 2012
American Red Cross, National Headquarters
You can dramatically increase the chances of surviving a fire simply by installing and maintaining working smoke alarms in your home. Follow these simple tips to help make your home a safer place.
Review Date: March 06, 2012
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Learn where to install smoke alarms in your home, how to maintain them, prevent nuisance alarms, and plan your escape route.
Review Date: February 05, 2013
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Sparky the Fire Dog® is the official "spokesdog" of the NFPA. This interactive web site helps children and their families learn about fire prevention, home safety and fire safety services available in their communities.
Review Date: February 06, 2013
National Fire Protection Association
