2013

The next couple of weeks will find people across the country decking the halls with all manner of Christmas decorations.  What’s unfortunate is that so many people probably don’t even realize that the way they decorate their homes could leave them susceptible to a fire, especially if you’re dealing with potentially unsafe objects that have… read more

For many families, once the turkey is put away, the Christmas decorations go up.  This weekend will see many people stringing up holiday lights atop and inside their residences.  If you plan on engaging in this annual ritual, then it’s important to do so safely.  Thankfully, a new report out of New York offers some… read more

A new report out of Bakersfield takes a look at the threat posed by improper heating maintenance.  Because persons in Bakersfield and other environs in California are used to dealing with warm weather that rarely necessitates a heater being turned on, dangers tend to pop up once it does come time to start the unit. … read more

In recent months, a spotlight has been placed on oil tanker car safety following a crash in Quebec over the summer that claimed the lives of 42 individuals and two additional incidents that caused destruction in the United States.  Now, the Association of American Railroads has called upon the government to make marked safety improvements… read more

This is the time of the year when, as the temperatures drop, people turn to their fireplaces as a means to warm their houses.  If, however, you haven’t turned on your fireplace since last spring, then this is also a great time to make sure that your hearth and chimney are going to be conducive… read more

There is an alarming increase in fires around this time of the year as people set out to heat their homes for the first time of the fall/winter season.  The problem is that a litany of people may fail to see to the upkeep of those products that are necessary for warmth. With the holidays… read more

Another article, this one out of Missoula, Montana, seeks to offer advice geared toward keeping citizens safe as they heat their homes in the coming months.  The Fire Marshal of that area notes that something as simple as keeping the area around both space heaters and heating vents free of debris is an important step… read more

As it gets colder outside, it’s imperative that citizens do what they can to protect their home from those fire threats which tend to pop up during winter months.  The State Fire Marshal’s Office of West Virginia has come out with a set of tips that even citizens of California would be wise to practice,… read more

Across the country, numerous agencies are taking part in Fire Prevention Week, with this year’s event placing a special emphasis on reducing the threat of a fire in the kitchen.  People grow comfortable in their own environments over the course of time, and sometimes safety can grow lax.  To make sure that you’re reducing the… read more

Next week has been given the designation of Fire Prevention Week, and numerous safety agencies and government entities are providing tips on avoiding a blaze.  Much of the advice on hand is focused on things like how to avoid a fire in the home or while out at a campfire, but scant attention is usually… read more

Now that fall is here, there may be an increase in the number of bonfires taking place around the country.  If you plan on heading out to any bonfire events in the coming weeks, it’s important that you exercise the proper safety precautions.  A new report explains how to do so.  Although the tips are… read more

Now that fall is upon us, it’s important to revisit some of those safety considerations that must be taken into account as cold weather hits.  If you reside in an apartment or a home with a fireplace, then the safety tips on hand from a new report are worth your time. It’s important to take… read more