2013

The Napa Fire Department recently sent a contingent of members to a Senior Activity Center in Napa Valley to field questions and provide tips on staying safe in the event of an emergency, and some of the advice would hold true anywhere.  The officials stressed the importance of calling 911 in the event of any… read more

If you’re like many families across California and the entire country, at some point this spring you’re going to go through your home and indulge in a little Spring Cleaning.  Most people only pay attention to the clutter that accumulated and the dust that built up since last year’s cleaning process, but safety-conscious residents might… read more

A number of people across the country use medical oxygen in their home, but having such a medical device on hand also poses a number of risks that consumers must plan for.  When medical oxygen is on hand, the threat of a fire is far more apparent, as the overabundance of oxygen could cause a… read more

Not all smoke alarms are created equal.  In fact, many consumers probably don’t realize that there are two types of smoke alarms, and each has its benefits and drawbacks, according to Consumer Reports. Photoelectric smoke alarms tend to be better at deducing instances in which a slow-building fire forms, for instance when a mattress or… read more

If you order a Domino’s Pizza at some point in March, be prepared for a shock when the food gets brought to your door.  In certain markets, consumers could open their door to find a fire engine parked out front in place of the standard delivery vehicle.  That’s because the pizza chain has partnered with… read more

Yesterday, we provided you with a few tips centered around protecting yourself from a fire in the home.  But what happens when a fire breaks out in an office building through no fault of your own?  At those times, you have to be ready to go into action, and a new report explains how to… read more

There are a few different types of space heaters, and as we get deeper and deeper into the winter, it’s up to consumers to recognize the potential threats posed by the various models out there.  As people explore their home and office heating options, keeping safety in mind every step of the way can go… read more

We’ve provided a number of tips geared toward ensuring that you and your family can remain safe should you decide to travel for the holidays.  But we realize that a large portion of the population will be the ones hosting the festivities.  Such a situation can be a joyful way to pass the time with… read more

We’ve spent the fast few weeks or so bringing you tips that can be followed in order to help ensure your family will remain safe throughout the coming holidays.  But considering the multitudinous nature of this holiday, there’s really no shortage of safety tips out there.  We could caution you against potential personal injuries all… read more

There’s no shortage of sources out there providing some holiday safety tips to consumers, but perhaps no entity has established the same authority as the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  When this government agency talks, people listen, and thus it’s great to see them working with the National Fire Protection Association and the Maryland State Fire… read more

With people pulling out their Christmas lights in order to decorate their homes in time for the holidays, the fire marshal of New Hampshire wants to emphasize safety.  Because two sets of lights were actually recalled over the summer, consumers may have missed the announcements.  Therefore, people across the country are advised to be on… read more

With the holidays just around the corner, citizens across the state are no doubt going to start putting up Christmas lights and other holiday decorations.  But in the rush to get things done, it’s tempting to overlook safety.  This is a shame, as there are a number of hazards that might compromise safety during the… read more