for Citizens
Prevention and safety information to help Americans stay safe from fire.
for the Fire Service
Fire prevention resources for America's career and volunteer Fire Service.
for Kids
Coloring pages, puzzles and games that teach kids how to stay safe from fire.
for Media/PIOs
Resources to help get fire prevention messages into news stories.

FireSafety.gov Publications

Featured Publications

Fire in the United States

Fire in the United States 1995-2004 (PDF, 4.1 Mb)
The National Fire Data Center of the U.S. Fire Administration periodically publishes Fire in the United States - a running 10-year statistical overview of the fires in the United States with the focus on the latest year in which data were available at the time of preparation. This report is designed to arm the fire service and others with information that motivates corrective action, sets priorities, targets specific fire programs, serves as a model for state and local analyses of fire data, and provides a baseline for evaluating programs.


Home Wiring Hazards

Home Wiring Hazards (PDF, 2.5 Mb)
This Guide will help you find electrical dangers in your home before they cause fires or electrical shock. It provides guidance for pinpointing the locations of problems within your electrical system before you seek professional assistance.


Let's Have Fun with Fire Safety - Activity Book

Let's Have Fun with Fire Safety: Marty & Jett's Activity Book (PDF, 2.3 Mb)
This activity book provides children with valuable learning tools about fire safety and prevention. Activities include coloring pages, connect-the-dots, word searches, and escape plan mazes.

Ordering Publications External Links

Ordering information for free fire prevention and safety materials may be found on the Web sites listed below:

U.S.Center for Disease Control and Prevention

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

U.S. Fire Administration