2013

Fire extinguisher safety is, unfortunately, somewhat lax in many homes and businesses.  While most would agree about the necessity of having a fire extinguisher on hand to take care of any blazes, far too many purchase a single unit and the leave it at that.  The truth is, fire extinguishers graded for various types of… read more

Dehumidifiers under a number of brand names (including Kenmore and Frigidaire) are being recalled by the China-based Gree Electric Appliances due to a serious fire hazard posed.  165 incidents have already been reported in conjunction with the defect that these dehumidifiers could suffer from, and of those, 46 involved a fire actually breaking out and… read more

In just under a month, a safety campaign called Fire Prevention Week will be kicked off by the National Fire Protection Association.  As part of that initiative, the organization has put together a number of measures that seek to help parents and children alike reduce the risk of a kitchen fire. They’re trying to reach… read more

A new report provides some important tips on detecting a leak of natural gas and going into action in order to stay safe when such an emanation occurs.  The advice, which comes from the Washington-based Puget Sound Energy, notes that natural gas contains an odorant put in place by gas providers so that it can… read more

When dealing with gasoline, one always has to worry about the threat of a fire.  Even the fumes of gasoline could be flammable, and thus there needs to be steps taken to ensure safety.  A new report out Chicopee, Massachusetts relates some of the ways to do that. If you’re simply filling up your car,… read more

A series of white floor lamps from the Threshold collection are being recalled by the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Target Corporation due to a potential shock and fire threat.  The more than 25,000 lamps in question were sold at Target stores across the country and in Canada between September of last year and this past May.  The… read more

No matter what your plans are for Labor Day, it’s imperative that you make safety a cornerstone of all activities.  Whether you’re traveling around the country to visit any number of tourist spots or simply staying in and having guests over for a pool party or a barbecue, there are always going to be certain… read more

With California dealing with wildfires that have already claimed upwards of 200,000 acres of land, Cal Fire wants to make sure that the Labor Day weekend doesn’t pose additional threats to the land and the citizens that reside on it.  To that end, the Merced, Mariposa, and Madera branch of the agency is calling upon… read more

Every month seems to receive some type of safety designation, and for September, one of those designations is National Campus Fire Safety Month.  With college students headed back into session, firefighters from around the country are attempting to get the word out about safety.  The Center for Campus Fire Safety in particular has released a… read more

One safety device that can dramatically reduce the risk of a fire is sadly lacking in many households across the country:  a fire extinguisher.  Having the right fire extinguisher handy can keep your family protected in the event that all other precautions fail to eliminate the threat.  A new report finds the Fire Chief of… read more

Many articles about safety focus on preventing tragedies in the home, but those fail to take into consideration that area where people spend a good third of their days: the workplace.  A new article out of New York takes a look at what can be done to help prevent a fire in a work environment. … read more

Although we tend to think that most home fires have their genesis in the kitchen, there are many which actually start in the garage.  A new report, prompted by two recent garage fires, finds representatives of the Moorhead, Minnesota Fire Department providing advice to citizens that would be applicable anywhere in the country. Many fires… read more