How to React During a House Fire
If a fire starts in your home, you may feel panicked, which is completely understandable. Fires pose a major threat to you, your family, your belongings, and your home. The dangerously high temperatures and...
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13 Home Fire Prevention Tips
According to the American Red Cross, fires can start and spread within seconds, leaving with you with about 2 minutes to get out of the house. Within these two minutes, a well-practiced fire escape...
Fire Safety Rules for College Campuses
Fire safety is a major concern on college campuses, and rightly so. The US Fire Administration reveals that 118 deaths occurred in campus housing between 2000 and 2015. Most campus fires are sparked by...
Creating an Emergency Communication Plan
Emergencies can happen at any moment, no matter where you are or who you’re with. Storms, floods, fires, and other disasters often happen without warning and create a dire situation that forces you to...
How to Prevent Furnace Puffbacks in Your Home
Now that the cold weather has returned, you’ll likely be using your furnace frequently to keep your family warm and to heat your home to the desired temperature. However, with frequent furnace usage also...
Common Kitchen Items and Ways to Put Out Grease Fires
A kitchen fire—even a small one—can spark panic. But staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference in preventing major damage. One of the most common causes of home fires is grease....
Health Risks Associated with Smoke, Soot, and Mold
House fires are terrifying because the flames can cause intense bodily harm that results in serious injury and even death. Once the fire is put out, many homeowners are relieved in the sense that...
The 5 Classes of Fire and How to Extinguish Them
There are five different classes of fires, and a different letter is used to identify each one: Class A, B, C, D, and K. It’s important to know the different classes of fires, because...
October is National Fire Awareness Month
October is officially recognized as National Fire Awareness Month. In dedication to fire safety, nationwide public service officials come together in order to improve the awareness of fire prevention to the public. Honoring Fire...
Fire Hazards Around the Home
Fires can happen almost instantly. A single flame can spread throughout the property and start a life-threatening disaster for everyone. But these disasters can also be easily prevented simply by taking a few precautions....