- Prevention and safety information to help Americans stay safe from fire.
- Fire prevention resources for America’s career and volunteer Fire Service.
- Coloring pages, puzzles and games that teach kids how to stay safe from fire.
Fire Prevention and Safety Tips
In the United States, someone dies in a home fire every 3 hours, and someone is injured every half-hour.
Many of these deaths and injuries could be prevented - if more people knew what to do. Media stories can save lives! A news story about a residential fire provides a valuable opportunity to give your community a safety message during a teachable moment. Drop in these prevention tips and facts, and you just might save a life!
Fire Safety Essentials
All U.S. homes should have working smoke alarms. The combination of working smoke alarms and home fire sprinklers lowers the risk of death from fire by more than 80%. In the event of a fire, escape first - then call for help.
Additional Fire Safety Information...
Groups at High RiskChildren, older adults, and people with low income are at the greatest risk for fire injuries and deaths. |
Common Causes of FiresCooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries. Smoking is the leading cause of home fire deaths. |
Seasonal ConcernsFire deaths occur most often in the winter months. |
Types of HomesThe fire death rate is highest among people living in manufactered homes. |