2013

California has been beset by wildfires throughout this summer, and citizens have to take certain steps to keep themselves safe at such times.  One thing that shouldn’t go overlooked is how to also protect pets amid such circumstances.  Prompted by the wildfires threatening the Bay Area, a new report has arrived from PETA detailing the… read more

A bill seeking to boost the safety of smaller limousines has just passed an important vote, drawing one step closer to reality.  Yesterday, the Assembly gave the measure its approval, which will now shuttle the bill to the Senate for another vote.  A desire for the law sprung up following a limo blaze on the… 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

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

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

The Los Angeles area has been hit by wildfires, and many citizens have had to be evacuated away from the blaze’s path.  A particularly dry summer leaves room for many more wildfires to spring up, and it’s imperative that you know what to do both to limit the chances of an occurrence and to get… read more

In a recent report, Consumer Reports takes a look at the threat posed by dishwashers that turn out to be defective or otherwise lead a fire to break out.  The article was prompted by a recent incident that claimed the life of an individual from New Jersey, and Consumer Reports hopes that citizens across the… read more

In a new article, Consumer Reports discusses the dangerous situation that can present itself when an individual elects to purchase an aerosol fire spray in lieu of a fire extinguisher.  As the agency demonstrates, this could be a potentially deadly mistake. One could easily see why a consumer would elect to purchase an aerosol spray… read more

A couple weeks ago, we brought you some tips designed to foster safety when grilling out this spring, but given the prevalence of fires and injuries that result annually when grill fires erupts, there are always going to be additional precautions that one might take.  Thus, you might want to keep tips from the United… read more

With the weather about to warm up, it’s imperative that California citizens be ready for potential wildfires that could break out, especially if they live in at-risk areas.  But wildfires are far from the only fire risk threatening people across the state.  There are numerous incidents that could lead to a blaze, but thankfully, safety… read more