Posts Tagged ‘fire prevention’
Date: Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
Cooking fires continue to be the most common type of fires experienced by U.S. households. This is even more apparent during the holidays. There is an increased incidence of cooking fires on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of civilian fire injuries in residences. These fires are preventable by simply being more attentive to the use of cooking materials and equipment.
Don’t become a cooking fire casualty. Learn the facts about cooking fire safety today!
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Keywords: cooking fires, fire prevention, fires, fires safety, holiday cooking, house fires
Date: Friday, April 9th, 2010
Source: Texas Forest Service
Spring is finally here and across the state Texans are outside cleaning up around their homes and enjoying the sunshine.
Even though the grasses and trees are starting to green up, this can be a dangerous time of year for wildfires.
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Keywords: 2010, fire prevention, texas forest service, wildfire, wildland fires
Date: Monday, November 9th, 2009
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
With the holidays fast approaching and the increased usage of seasonal decorations, it is important to focus on candle fire safety and prevention. Because the majority of candle fires result from human error and negligence, candle fires and their associated casualties are preventable.
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More Information:
Focus on Fire Safety Poster: Candle Fire Safety (pdf)
Candle Fires in Residential Structures (pdf)
Home Fire Prevention > Candle Fire Safety
Holiday / Seasonal Fire Prevention
Keywords: candle fires, candles, fire prevention, fires, holidays, home fire safety, home fires, house fires, seasonal
Date: Friday, January 30th, 2009
Source: Peoples Burn Foundation of Indiana
Website that provides a fire survival program and test, safety and prevention tips, instructional videos and links to online resources.
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Keywords: apartments, college students, disasters, dorms, fire education, fire prevention, fire safety, peoples burn foundation, resource, texas, tx, youth
Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Source(s): U.S. Fire Administration
Every year, almost 1,000 smokers and non-smokers are killed in home fires caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials. The U.S. Fire Administration is working to help prevent home fire deaths and injuries caused by smoking materials. Fires caused by cigarettes and other smoking materials are preventable.
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Keywords: cigarettes, disasters, fire prevention, fire safety, fires, homes, house, Preparedness, prevent, prevention, smokers, smoking, texas, tx, us fire administration
Date: Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Source(s): U.S. Fire Administration, FEMA
With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings with it increased usage of electric lights, decorations, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. Additionally, cooking fires increase during the holidays as families and friends gather to celebrate. By following general fire safety precautions, potential holiday fires, deaths, and injuries remain preventable.
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Keywords: candles, christmas tree, cooking fires, decorations, electric lights, families, family, fema, fire prevention, fire safety, holiday, homes, houses, season, texas, tx, us fire administration
