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Fire & Life Safety Information & Resources

FREE ONLINE COURSE Face the challenges of wildland fire with confidence. Prevention and Education Resources Are you prepared if a home fire happens? Knowing what to do in the event of a fire can save you and your family. Learn How to Be 2 Weeks Ready Checklists • Brochures • Videos • And More! Featured […]

Fire Department Key Box Installation (Knox Box)

A silver, wall-mounted lock box with a red reflective strip on top and a metallic latch in the center. It has certification marks and serial number printed at the bottom.

The Knox-Box® Rapid Entry System is a secure emergency access program developed for property owners and first responders. First Responders across North America use the Knox-Box Rapid Entry System to prevent costly entry damage while protecting property and lives. When a fire breaks out or there is a medical emergency, Knox® products allow immediate entry […]

Winter Fire Safety

Two hands, one in a red sleeve and the other in a green sleeve, are placed near a white radiator, suggesting warmth.

Heating is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires, deaths and injuries. December, January and February are the peak months for heating fires. Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved in home heating equipment fires, figuring in two of every five fires (40%). Here is everything you need to know about […]

Wildfire and Outdoor Fire Safety

A helicopter flies over a wildfire on a hillside, with large flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky. The scene is set against a backdrop of rugged terrain and dense vegetation.

Outdoor Fire Safety Create a safety zone of up to 100 feet around your home. Remove pine needles and dry leaves from around your home. Keep woodpiles at least 30 feet from your home. Know your community’s local evacuation plan. Plan ahead by practicing two ways out of your neighborhood. You should know the evacuation […]

Travel Fire Safety

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Fire safety is not typically front of mind for most people when making travel plans, however, fires in hotels and motels are extremely common. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your family safe when staying in hotels and motels. Hotel Fire Safety – Did You Know? Each year, there are an estimated […]

Thanksgiving Fire Safety

Person placing a golden-brown roasted chicken into an oven on a metal tray.

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, […]

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