Electrical Safety Dos
Do: Ensure AFCIs are installed where needed Do: Install carbon monoxide and smoke alarms Do: Plug appliances directly into the wall Never use damaged cords Extension cords are temporary solutions and shouldn’t be used on large appliances Be Aware of Warning Signs of An Overload or Wiring Problem If you see lights that flicker or […]
Energy Storage System Electrical Safety for First Responders
Understand the Unique Risks When Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Are Involved Where are Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Located Residential settings, usually near the electrical panel Microgrids Commercial Critical infrastructure Utilities Mitigation and Emergency Response Is the system active or shut down? Are there abnormal temperature readings? Is there smoke or toxic or flammable gas present? […]
Photovoltaic Safety for First Responders
Understand the Unique Risks when a PV (Solar) System is Involved Pre-Incident Planning Contact building officials to see where PV systems are installed. Request to be notified when new PV is installed PV Panels and Arrays Locate which portion of the roof has the PV system Follow conduit to locate where PV may be installed […]
Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips
Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips. Heating equipment caused an annual average of 44,210 home fires and 480 deaths between 2016 and 2020 according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heat sources Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn […]
Home Cooking Fire Prevention Tips
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries. Ranges or cooktops cause 62% of home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips. Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop. Always unplug counter top alliances when not in use. Make sure […]
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 1,450 fire deaths occur every year in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms. 2/3 fire deaths occur in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms Install Smoke Alarms In: Every bedroom Outside each sleeping area On every level of your home, including basement On […]
Electrical Safety Public Service Announcement
Is your home up to the latest National Electrical Code? The National Electrical Code is designed to keep your home and your loved ones safe, but is only enforced with new construction. As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your property is up to code. You can accomplish this by having your […]
Fire Safety Public Service Announcement
More than 350,000 fires occur each year and often within the homes of seniors. Some of the leading causes include cooking, portable heaters, and faulty electrical equipment. The National Center for Health Statistics found that adults 65 and older were 2.4 times as likely as the general population to die in fires. For those 85 […]
Smoke Alarm and CO Detector Public Service Announcement
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors save lives, but many people live in homes without them. Hundreds of people, especially seniors, die from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide, and thousands more die in house fires where there are no working smoke alarms. ESFI created this PSA to ensure that at-risk populations are aware of the […]
In The Right Light – Decorate Your Home Safely During The Holidays
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 860 home fires caused by holiday decorations occur each year. An additional 210 home fires are caused by Christmas trees per year. Follow these steps to ensure you decorate your home safely during the winter holidays. Make sure all extension cords and electrical decorations are marked for proper use Outdoor […]
Fire Prevention – It’s In Your Hands
From 2010 to 2014, the National Fire Protection Association estimated an average of 45,210 home fires caused by electrical failure or malfunction, resulting in an estimated 420 deaths, 1,370 injuries, and $1.4 billion in property damage each year. Prevention The National Electrical Code has had 15 revisions since 1974, the year the average home was built. Is your home […]
Fire Prevention Week 2016 – Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years
Prevention – It saves lives. As a proud supporter of the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week initiative, ESFI wants to help you prevent tragedy and remind you how to be proactive with safety. Remember: Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years. Prevention: AFCI Breakers and Outlets can prevent 50% […]
