Older adults (ages 65+) are burdened with the gravest fire risk. They are consistently more threatened with death or injury by fire than any other age group. Raising awareness among older adults is...Read More
Electrical failures or malfunctions are a leading cause of home fires every year. Older adults (ages 65+) have a higher risk of dying in fires caused by electrical distribution and lighting equipment...Read More
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries year after year. Older adults (ages 65+) are at significantly higher risk of dying from a cooking related fire than the general population....Read More
Colder winter weather increases the likelihood of heating related fires. These fires are the second leading cause of fire deaths among older adults (ages 65+). This high-quality 60-second public service...Read More
Knowledge and awareness are the keys to preventing fires. ESFI urges older adults to take a proactive approach to home fire safety by learning about potential fire hazards and how to prevent them. This...Read More
The U.S. fire problem is severe. Each year, home fires result in a significant number of deaths and injuries. Older adults (ages 65+) are burdened with the gravest fire risk and are consistently more...Read More
Use this checklist to help find and correct fire safety hazards in your home before they can start a fire or injure someone. The checklist includes steps for reviewing: Smoke Alarms Fire Escape Plans...Read More
Colder winter weather increases the likelihood of heating realted fires. These fires are the second leading cause of fire deaths among older adults. Keep your home safe and warm all year long with these...Read More
