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Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

A firefighter is showing an elderly couple how to test a smoke detector in their home. The elderly man and woman watch attentively as the firefighter presses the test button on the smoke detector mounted on the wall.

More than 43 million Americans have a disability. The identity of the group of Americans with disabilities is constantly changing — at any moment we ourselves could become part of this group, for maybe a short time or maybe for a long time. This is why it is important to be familiar with fire safety […]

Fire Safety for Older Adults

Five elderly women are gathered in a cozy room, smiling and standing closely for a photo. Three women are standing behind two who are seated at a wooden table with a game. The setting appears warm and friendly.

Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is particularly important for older adults. At age 65, people are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. And with our numbers growing every year – in the United States and Canada, adults age 65 and […]

Children and Fire Safety

A young child wearing a red firefighter helmet sits in the driver's seat of a car. The child smiles while holding a plastic hatchet and touching the steering wheel. Green foliage is visible outside the car window.

When it comes to children, safety should be a priority and when it comes to fire safety, it is no exception. Here is everything you need to know about children and fire safety! Kids and Fire Safety Facts and Stats Every day, at least one child dies from a home fire and another 293 children […]

Campus Fire Safety

Image of a red cup in front of a white brick wall. Text promotes campus fire safety, highlighting that 25% of campus fire fatalities follow a party. Advises checking for cigarettes and warns about smoking and alcohol risks. Logos of U.S. Fire Administration, FEMA, and Fire Prevention Week are at the bottom.

Going to college is an exciting time for students and their parents. Living in a new “home away from home” not only gives young adults more freedom to make their own choices, but it also provides them an increased level of personal responsibility while at school. When it comes to on- and off-campus housing, it’s […]

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