Facts on Fire
The U.S. has one of the highest fire death rates in the industrialized world with 13.4 deaths per million persons. Fires in the home most often start in the kitchen. Click above for more Facts on Fires provided by USFA.

 Smoke Alarms
In the event of a fire, properly installed and maintained smoke alarms will provide an early warning signal to your household. The alarm could save your own life and those of your loved ones by providing the chance to escape. Click above for more information on Smoke Alarms provided by USFA.

 Planning an Emergency Exit/E.D.I.T.H.
Exit Drills In The Home – is an important tool in insuring the safety of the entire family. To learn more on Planning for an Emergency, click on the above link.

 Electrical Safety in the Home
Electrical fires are one of the leading types of home fires. By following some simple rules on electrical safety you can reduce the likelihood of an electrical fire in your home. To learn more on Electrical Safety, click on the above link.

 Bedroom Fire Safety
Bedrooms are a common place where home fires begin. Nearly 1,000 lives are lost to fires that start in bedrooms. To learn more on Bedroom Fire Safety, click on the above link.

 Curious Kids set Fires
Children playing with fire cause 300 deaths and $272 million in property damage. To learn more on Teaching Children Fire Safety, click on the above link.

 Exposing the Invisible Killer: Carbon Monoxide
Each year in America, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning claims approximately 165 lives and sends 10,000 people to hospital emergency rooms for treatment. To learn about carbon monoxide and how to protect your family, click on the above link.

 Fire Extinguishers
If used properly, it can be an essential tool in the protection of your home from fire. To learn about fire extinguishers, click on the above link.

 Holiday Fire Prevention
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause over $930 million in damages. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to insure a safe and happy holiday season. To learn more about Holiday Fire Safety, click on the above link.

 Winter Storm Fire Safety
A wide range of natural disasters occur within the United States every year. FEMA and USFA encourages the use of the following Fact Sheet safety tips to help protect yourself, your family and your home form the potential threat of fire during a winter storm.