Halloween Safety Tips
Oct 20, 2020
October is Fire Safety Month. As advocates for the fire safety industry we do our best to share fire prevention and fire safety tips to help keep people safe. The National Fire Protection Association provides important and helpful information and resources to help keep the number of fires in the United States down. To read […]
10 Hotel Fire Safety Tips
Nov 07, 2018
As the holidays quickly approach, the number of travelers will begin to increase. Many of these travelers will seek lodging in hotels. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) indicated that approximately 3,900 hotel and motel fires were reported to U.S. fire departments each year from 2014 to 2016. The USFA reported that these fires resulted in […]
10 Safety Tips for High-rise Apartment & Condo Buildings
Oct 09, 2018
It’s National Fire Prevention Week! Given our recent emergency response to a 60-unit condo building in Elmwood Park, we thought it would be fitting to offer the ten below safety tips for renters and owners of high-rise apartment and condominium buildings. Before renting an apartment or purchasing a condo, it is important to ensure there […]
School Fire Safety
Aug 16, 2018
It’s that time of the year again! Summer is coming to an end, and students and teachers are heading back to school. Based upon the research conducted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an annual average of 4,980 structure fires occurred in educational properties, and approximately 69% took place in nursery, elementary, middle, or […]
Firework Safety
Jul 03, 2018
Given the glorious 4th of July is tomorrow, we thought that it would be beneficial to share the dangers of fireworks, especially since more fires are reported on July 4th than any other day of the year as per the National Safety Council’s research. Fireworks cause an average of 18,500 reported fires each year (The […]
Outdoor Entertainment
May 23, 2018
Since summer is quickly approaching with Memorial Day weekend a few days away, we thought it would be fitting for today’s piece of Wednesday Wisdom to be related to outdoor entertainment. Who doesn’t enjoy a well-hosted outdoor party in a backyard or around a pool on a warm, sunny summer day? We sure do […]
Smoking Materials: Leading Cause of Fire Deaths
Apr 25, 2018
Do you smoke? Did you know that smoking materials are the leading cause of fire deaths? These materials can quickly ignite items within and outside of your home, especially mattresses, bedding, upholstered furniture, and trash. Fortunately, fires caused by smoking materials are preventable. We highly recommend you follow the below steps to avoid a potentially […]
10 Carbon Monoxide Safety Steps
Apr 10, 2018
Did you know that the “invisible killer,” carbon monoxide, unintentionally causes more than 400 American deaths every year? This invisible, odorless, and colorless gas is created when fuels do not completely burn, and it often goes undetected. Your heating and cooking equipment as well as vehicles and generators that are left running in […]
10 Pet Fire Safety Tips
Feb 07, 2018
Did you know that pets and wild animals play a role in starting nearly 1,000 home fires every year? We all love our pets unconditionally, but it is important to remember that they are very curious, which could lead to a fire. We, therefore, recommend adhering to the safety tips listed below. Be sure to […]
Christmas Tree Disposal
Jan 10, 2018
Christmas has come and gone once again, and many of us have started to take down or have already taken down our holiday décor. We know taking everything down and storing it away is not as much fun as putting it up, but the takedown plays a significant role in preventing fire hazards. If you […]