Approximately 80% of all fire fatalities in the U.S. occur in the home and residential fires kill an average of 5,000 people and injure an additional 21,000 people annually. Reduce your chances of ...

Simple steps can prevent fires and safeguard your home, like regular maintenance, clear exits, smoke alarms and kitchen discipline.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Public Safety encourages families to review fire safety rituals for the upcoming “fall back” daylight saving time change. On November 2, daylight saving time ...

Every year, National Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025) serves as a vital reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention. This year, the Fort Detrick community is coming together to ...

The holiday season is a busy time for many people — hosting family members, traveling, cooking big meals, decorating. But local fire chiefs say it’s also the busiest time of the year for them. The ...

Philadelphia firefighters are continuing outreach efforts this week after a series of deadly fires. Members of the fire department went door-to-door on Monday, Feb. 9, in Somerton to provide tips on ...

Winter brings holiday wonders and family togetherness, but the colder temperatures create fire-safety risks. Ahead of the first day of winter, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fires and injuries with heating equipment as the second. Starting TODAY, what can you do to ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As we prepare to roll the clocks forward this weekend, there are fire safety reminders to keep in mind. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m. When moving clocks ahead, it ...