FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY TIPS
In the United States, someone dies in a home fire every 3 hours, and someone is injured every half-hour. Many of these deaths and injuries could be prevented - if more people knew what to do. Media stories can save lives! A news story about a residential fire provides a valuable opportunity to give your community a safety message during a teachable moment. Drop in these prevention tips and facts, and you just might save a life!
Fire Safety Essentials All U.S. homes should have working smoke alarms. The combination of working smoke alarms and home fire sprinklers lowers the risk of death from fire by more than 80%. In the event of a fire, escape first - then call for help.