Statistics on Fires by Property Type and How to Protect Your Property Fires can happen anywhere. This is why it is very important to make sure that your property is up to code and protected with the proper fire and life safety systems. Damage from Property Fires NFPA has put together the following data to show the annual average amount … Read More
Fireworks and Sparkler Safety
Have Fun and Be Safe This 4th of July We have 2 days until the 4th of July, which means people all over the country are already gearing up for firework celebrations. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to watch a professional show. But, if you choose to use consumer fireworks it is important that you understand the dangers … Read More
Lightning Strikes
How Common Are Fires Started By Lightning Strikes? Warm summer rain turns into thunder and lightning storms. These storms can be beautiful and exhilarating to watch, but when lightning strikes it can be harm people and the land that gets stuck in the storm. Lightning Strike Facts It was reported by NFPA that lightning caused an estimated annual average of … Read More
Smoking and Fire Dangers
Protect Yourself and Your Environment from Fires Started By Smoking Material It is common knowledge that cigarettes are poisonous to people’s health and surrounding environments. Not only do cigarettes and other smoking materials increase a smoker’s risk of cancer, stroke, lung disease, and heart disease. They also increase the smoker’s risk of starting a fire and causing environmental devastation. Home … Read More
Electrical Shock In Water
How to Protect Yourself Against Electrical Shock in Water Summertime often leads to water activities which involve swimming and boating in lakes and oceans. While out on the water many people take safety precautions against drowning, but not as many people take precautions for electrical shock drownings. NFPA reports that, “electrical shock drownings can occur when marina electrical systems leak … Read More
Pet Preparedness Month
Keep Your Pets Safe in the Event of an Emergency Most of us spend so much time with our pets that we think of them as members of our family. But, many of us don’t think about what happens to our pets in the event of an emergency. This is why June is National Pet Preparedness Month, to start up … Read More
Grilling Fires
Make Sure That You Grill Safely This Summer Memorial Day is the unofficial summer kick off, which means that we are now in the midst of BBQ season! In the US 7 out of 10 adults have either a grill or smoker. These statistics mean that while there are a lot of tasty meals being grilled in the summer, there … Read More
Home Fire Sprinkler Week
May 19 – 25, 2019 Each year NFPA holds a National Home Fire Sprinkler Week. This is because the majority of fire related deaths in America occur in the home. This week allows NFPA to bring light to this issue and allows people all over the country to talk about the solution. During the week of May 19th “fire departments, … Read More
Campfire Safety
Make Sure You Are Safe This Summer! Summer is almost here and camping season is officially upon us! One of the best things about summer is being able to sit around a campfire, roasting s’mores, and telling stories. But, these great summer moments have the potential to turn into dangerous fire and life safety situations. Before going camping make sure … Read More
National Electrical Safety Month
Facts & Tips to Help You Be Safe Around Electricity May is National Electrical Safety Month. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) uses the month of May to educate people about the dangers of “electrically-related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss”. NFPA also teams up with ESFI to promote “safety activates throughout the month that can be used by safety … Read More