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Clothes Dryer

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ALMOST 16,000 HOME FIRES In 2010-2014, U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in annual losses estimated at 13 civilian deaths, 440 civilian injuries, and $238 million in direct property damage.   Here are some things you need to know about […]

Escape Planning

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HAVE A PLAN AND PRACTICE IT. Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the alarm sounds. Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk […]

Fire Extinguishers

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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SAVE LIFES AND PROPERTY. A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable extinguishers have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the #1 priority for residents is to get out safely. Here are some things […]

Carbon Monoxide

CO, THE INVISIBLE KILLER FOR A REASON. Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, it cannot be assumed that everyone is familiar with the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such […]

Smoke Alarms

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SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. >> Did you know that most home fire deaths happen […]

Disabilities

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FIRE SAFETY IS FOR EVERYONE, ALWAYS More than 43 million Americans have a disability. The identity of the group of Americans with disabilities is constantly changing — at any moment we ourselves could become part of this group, for maybe a short time or maybe for a long time. This is why it is important […]

Older Adults

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12% OF THE POPULATION, AND GROWING Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is particularly important for older adults. At age 65, people are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. And with our numbers growing every year – in the United States […]

Children

THEY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBLITY When it comes to children, safety should be a priority and when it comes to fire safety, it is no exception. Here are some things you need to know about children and fire safety! Kids and Fire Safety- Facts and Stats In 2021, 308 children between 0-14 years old died from […]

Severe Weather

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PREPARE BEFORE, BE READY DURING AND AFTER The majority of the U.S. is at risk for severe weather, which can cause dangerous and sometimes life-threatening conditions. Snowstorms, extreme cold, hurricane force winds, torrential rains and flooding, and lightning can all wreak havoc on our daily schedules. Preparing before a disaster strikes and knowing what to […]

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