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The United States has one of the highest fire death and injury rates in the world. Fire in the form of flames and smoke is the second leading cause of accidental death in the home.

Review the areas and or item information pages listed below and then use them as a guide to spot possible fire safety problems which may be present in your home. Insuring these hazards do not exist in your home is the first step in reducing the risk of fire, injury or death.

The principal consumer products associated with fires are namely home heating devices upholstered furniture, bedding, cigarette lighters, matches, and wearing apparel. Cigarette-ignited fires cause more deaths than any other kind of fire. The continuing push for extensive use of smoke detectors along with the help of concerned consumers, the number of residential fires has declined about 30 percent since 1980.

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  • On January 17, a 1-year-old, Westmoreland, N.Y., girl was killed when a space heater in her room ignited a fire. Her mother, while trying to rescue the child,
    Cold Weather Fires
  • Each year more than 200 deaths are associated with fires started by cigarette lighters.
    Cigarette Lighters and Matches
  • Cooking equipment, both gas and electric are additional sources of fire in your home and are associated with many deaths and injuries from fire each year.
    Cooking Equipment Fire Safety
  • To prevent the risk of fire, NEVER leave a space heater on when you go to sleep or place a space heater close to any sleeping person.
    Gas-Fired Space Heaters Fire
  • Portable heaters, including space heaters, are the top cause of deaths in home heating equipment-related fires on average.
    Portable Electric Heaters Fire Safety
  • Early warning of a fire can make the difference between life and death.
    Early Warning
  • Take extra precautions in storing and using flammable liquids, such as gasoline, paint thinners
    Flammable Liquids Fire
  • Know the basics of good fire prevention and teach your children good fire safety techniques.
    Teach Fire Safety
  • Follow the instructions on the stove label for proper location of the stove from combustible walls.
    Room Heating Equipment
  • How safe is the furniture in your home from fires. Can it be ignited by cigarettes?
    Upholstered Furniture Fire Safety
  • The most commonly worn garments that are associated with clothing ignition injuries are pajamas, nightgowns, robes, shirts, blouses, pants, slacks and dresses.
    Wearing Apparel Fire Safety
  • Be sure you know how to escape a fire as early as possible and as quickly as possible.
    Early Escape
  • More than 4,000 people die each year in home fires. Every year, there are more than 500,000 residential fires serious enough to be reported to fire departments.
    Home Fire Safety Checklist
  • Kerosene Heaters can be deadly if not used properly or if the wrong fuel is used.
    Kerosene Heaters Fire Safety
  • DO NOT smoke in bed. Smoking in bed is a major cause of accidental fire deaths in homes.
    Mattresses and Bedding Fire