Appliance Safety Tips
An appliance which repeatedly blows a fuse or trips a circuit breaker could indicate a defect that may cause a fire or electrical shock. Unplug the appliance immediately and have it repaired or replace. Make certain all small appliances and tools are approved by an independent testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), ETL-SEMKO (ETL) […]
Kitchen Safety Tips
Cooking Up Safety in the Kitchen The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where families gather to cook favorite recipes, share warm meals, and reconnect with each other, but it’s also the location where two-thirds of all home fires start. Identify and correct potential hazards in your kitchen before someone gets hurt. Kitchen […]
Escape Ladder Safety Tips
Escape ladders can provide a means of escape from a second or third story room, but should not be considered the primary escape route. Use a window exit and escape ladder only if the other exits are blocked by smoke and/or fire. Safety Tips: Escape ladders should not be used as a means of escape […]
Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips
Fire extinguishers can save lives and property, but the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recommends that they only be used by adults who have been trained on how and when to properly use them. The safest thing you can do during a fire is to get to safety outside the house. Safety Tips: Different types […]
Fire Safety for Pet Owners Fact Sheet
According to the American Kennel Club, an estimated 500,000 pets are affected by home fires every year. Nearly 1,000 of these home fires are accidently started by the homeowners’ pets. The stove or cook top is the most common piece of equipment involved in fires started by pets. Taking steps to keep your pet safe […]
Fire Safety Planning for Guests and Babysitters
Guests: Make sure to explain your family fire escape plan, including the location of the designated outside meeting place, to overnight guests. Show guests the two escape routes from the room in which they will be staying, as well as the location of fire safety equipment like escape ladders and fire extinguishers. Ask your overnight […]
Fire Safety Planning for People with Special Needs
Smoke Alarms: High intensity strobes are used as a method of awakening those who are deaf or have profound hearing loss. Smoke alarms are available with strobe features or the ability to be used with strobes. Pillow or bed shakers that are activated by the sound of the smoke alarm are also required. Notification appliances […]
Fire Safety Planning for Parents
Smoke Alarms: Make sure everyone in your home, including children, know what the fire alarm sounds like and what it means. Smoke alarms that include the option for a recordable announcement in addition to the regular alarm sound may be helpful in waking children. Separate notification appliances that produce a complex low frequency audible signal […]
Fire Prevention Week Resource List
Fires happen every day, and the toll they take on our lives is boundless. Electrical failure or malfunction is a leading cause of home fires year after year. It is incredibly important to arm yourself and your loved ones with tools to fight them, of which knowledge is among the most critical. Below you will […]
Home Wiring Safety Tips
Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recommends that homeowners have their homes electrically inspected, particularly if: The home is 40 or more years old The home is 10 or more years old and has had major renovation, an addition, or major new appliance installed New owner of a previously owned home The following are some of […]
