Fire Safety

Fire Prevention Tips

According to the Home Safety Council’s State of Home Safety in America™ Report, fires and burns are the third leading cause of unintentional home injury and related deaths. Fire safety and survival begin with everyone in your household being prepared. Follow the safety advice below from the Home Safety Council to reduce the chance of fire in your home:

Prevent Fires Caused by Cooking:

Home Safety - Fire Prevention Tips
  • Always stay in the kitchen while cooking.
Home Safety - Fire Prevention Tips
  • Keep things that can burn, such as dishtowels, paper or plastic bags, and curtains at least three feet away from the range top.
Home Safety - Fire Prevention Tips
  • Before cooking, roll up sleeves and use oven mitts. Loose-fitting clothes can touch a hot burner and catch on fire.
Home Safety - Fire Prevention Tips
  • Always stay by the grill when cooking. Your grill may stay hot for a long time. Keep children and pets away.
Home Safety - Fire Prevention Tips
  • Keep grills at least ten feet away from other objects, including the house and any shrubs or bushes.