NFPA's Fire Prevention Week runs October 4-10. Learn how to prevent fires with AFCIs and stay safe while cooking.
Learn MoreKeep your family and home safe with these cooking tips.
Learn More2/3 fire deaths occur in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms
Learn MoreHeating equipment caused 56,000 home fires between 2009 - 2013
Learn MoreFollow ESFI's "Recipe for Kitchen Safety" to help create memories instead of danger while cooking.
Learn MoreRemember: Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.
Learn MoreAccording to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), electrical malfunctions or failures accounted for 13% of home structure fires from 2012-2016 and were the second leading cause of U.S. home fires. Fires involving electrical malfunctions or failures accounted for the highest share of direct property damage and civilian deaths. Approximately two of five fires involving electrical malfunctions or failures occurred from November through February. In nearly three of five home fires involving an electrical malfunction or failure, arcing was the heat source. Similar to ESFI’s efforts in preventing electrocutions and childhood shocks and burns, ESFI seeks to educate the public on fire preventing electrical technologies required by the National Electrical Code.
ESFI is a proud supporter of NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week. The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2020, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen," reinforces the need to practice vigilance while cooking. From October 4-10 2020, NFPA leads the charge for home fire safety, and ESFI provides resources to take proactive measures to prevent home electrical fires.
We encourage you to use our free fire prevention resources, including our infographics, to increase fire and electrical safety awareness in your family, community, workplace, or school.
Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries are decreasing, property damage and fire deaths are on the rise. Each year arc-faults, caused by worn... Read More
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The codes and standard established by the National Fire protection Association are the underlying systems that keep our homes and communities safe. The National Electrical Code, which is updated every... Read More
Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere. The National Fire Protection Association states that 4 out of 5 U.S. fire deaths occur in the home. Look, Listen, and Learn how you can prevent... Read More
