Having a firm grasp on home fire safety and fire prevention can be the difference between a serious emergency and a harmless scare. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, over 350,000 house fires ...

October 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week, a time to recognize what we should be doing every day to keep ourselves and our families safe at home. From emergency plans to smoke alarms, this week serves as a ...

Older houses carry stories in their walls, but they also carry fire risks that do not match the assumptions built into modern ...

CADILLAC — According to Michigan Fatal Fire Statistics, 125 people died in fires last year. Fire deaths also increased by 4% between 2017 and 2022. October is Fire Safety Month, and the most important ...

This section contains general emergency response procedures to be followed in the absence of department- or facility-specific procedures. The supervisor or person responsible for the area where an ...

Fires are usually unexpected and can be devastating. For your asphalt plant, it is essential to have a fire safety plan in place. A comprehensive plan not only provides information regarding the ...

The Minnesota Health Department offers a free, downloadable sample fire safety plan for healthcare organizations. The six-page form allows healthcare providers to specify its purpose for a fire safety ...

Fire emergencies can strike without warning, especially on a hot-work jobsite. Job sites often contain flammable materials such as wood framing, insulation, adhesives, fuels, chemicals, plastics, and ...

Pets don’t know to flee a home fire — and instead, they hide. As a result, tens of thousands of pets die in residential fires every year. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation says 40,000 pets ...