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A ceiling-mounted smoke detector with a red light is surrounded by wisps of smoke against a dark background.

Smoke Alarm Safety

Automatic fire sprinkler head on a white ceiling.

Home Fire Sprinklers

A person holds a tablet displaying an emergency evacuation plan with sections for general guidelines, available exits, meeting place, and equipment, indicating preparedness for an emergency situation.

Home Fire Escape Planning

A professional technician performing a safety check on a wall-mounted fire extinguisher while taking notes on a clipboard.

Fire Extinguisher Safety

A curious toddler reaching towards a pot on a stove with a look of fascination, highlighting the importance of kitchen safety and child supervision.

Cooking Fire Safety

Two types of carbon monoxide alarms on a plain background, one with a digital display and another with a test button and led indicators.

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Seasonal Fire Safety Tips

A family enjoying the holiday spirit as they decorate a christmas tree together in a cozy living room adorned with festive decorations.

Holiday Fire Safety

A cozy campfire burns brightly with flames and embers on a rocky shore, as people enjoy the warmth and ambiance in the background.

Summer Fire Safety

A home cook in an apron carefully slides a golden-brown roasted chicken out of the oven, indicating a moment of delicious triumph in the kitchen.

Thanksgiving Fire Safety

Two people warming their hands on a radiator to combat the cold.

Winter Fire Safety

Topics by Audience

Promoting campus safety with a reminder: always check for fire hazards after parties—25% of campus fires start with unattended cigarettes. stay vigilant and reduce risks related to smoking, alcohol, and furniture.

Campus Fire Safety

A young child with a firefighter's helmet and a toy axe playfully takes the driver's seat of a car, pretending to be a firefighter on the go.

Children and Fire Safety

Five smiling elderly women enjoying each other's company, gathered around a table in a cozy room.

Fire Safety for Older Adults

A fire safety officer installs a smoke detector in a home while an elderly couple looks on with interest.

Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

More Fire & Life Safety Topics

Family engaged in the process of unpacking and arranging items in a new home.

Apartment Fire Safety

A fierce blaze engulfs a structure at night, with towering flames consuming the silhouette of trees against the darkness.

Arson Awareness and Prevention

Adult supervising a child following a path marked by paper cutouts on the kitchen floor, creating a playful indoor activity.

Burn Prevention

A warm, tranquil ambiance created by a group of burning candles with glowing flames, casting a soft light in a dark setting.

Candle Fire Safety

A ginger cat cozily nestled among clothes inside an open dryer.

Clothes Dryer Fire Safety

A power strip with multiple cords plugged in, showcasing a common scene of electrical connectivity and management on a wooden floor.

Electrical Fire Safety

Abandoned industrial space with dilapidated columns and scattered debris, enveloped in a quiet atmosphere.

Garage and Basement Fire Safety

A family enjoying the holiday spirit as they decorate a christmas tree together in a cozy living room adorned with festive decorations.

Holiday Fire Safety

The remnants of a house after a fire, with only a chimney and parts of the structure still standing amidst the ruins and smoke.

Home Fire Recovery

Two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries of different sizes on a white background, probably designed for use with power tools or garden equipment.

Home Hazardous Materials

A dramatic night sky illuminated by multiple spectacular lightning strikes.

Severe Weather and Fire Safety

A ceiling-mounted smoke detector with a red light is surrounded by wisps of smoke against a dark background.

Smoke Alarm Safety

Content Source: National Fire Protection Association and U.S. Fire Administration