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A smoke detector on the ceiling with swirling smoke around it. A red indicator light is visible on the device. The background is blurred, emphasizing the smoke and detector in the foreground.

Smoke Alarm Safety

A close-up of a ceiling-mounted fire sprinkler against a white background. The sprinkler features a metal frame with a central red glass bulb, designed to detect heat and release water in case of a fire.

Home Fire Sprinklers

A person holds a tablet displaying an "Emergency Evacuation Plan" form with fields for available exits, meeting place, and equipment. The background shows a blurred interior with large windows.

Home Fire Escape Planning

A man in a blue plaid shirt and black cap inspects a red fire extinguisher mounted on a white wall. He holds a clipboard in one hand and uses the other to check a tag on the extinguisher.

Fire Extinguisher Safety

A baby reaches for a pot on a stovetop in a modern kitchen. A jar of pasta and kitchen appliances are in the background. The baby appears curious and focused on the pot.

Cooking Fire Safety

Two carbon monoxide alarms on a gray background. The left device is compact with a test/reset button and indicator lights. The right device is larger, featuring a digital display showing "0.0," and test/reset and peak level buttons below.

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Seasonal Fire Safety Tips

A family of four decorates a Christmas tree in a warmly lit room. A fireplace adorned with stockings and colorful gift boxes is in the background. A wreath hangs on the wall above the mantel, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Holiday Fire Safety

A campfire with bright orange flames burning on a beach surrounded by stones. Several children are standing in the background on the rocky surface, dressed in casual clothing. A river is visible behind them.

Summer Fire Safety

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

Thanksgiving Fire Safety

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

Winter Fire Safety

Topics by Audience

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.

Campus 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.

Children and Fire Safety

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.

Fire Safety for Older Adults

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.

Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

More Fire & Life Safety Topics

Three people are organizing items in a room. A middle-aged man leans over a table, looking at bubble-wrapped objects. A young man is holding a picture frame, and a woman is inspecting a lamp. Boxes are scattered around them.

Apartment Fire Safety

A large house engulfed in bright, orange flames contrasts against the dark night sky. Branches and foliage are visible in the foreground as the fire consumes the structure.

Arson Awareness and Prevention

A woman kneels on the kitchen floor, pointing to a red semicircle area marked with a dashed white line. A young girl stands next to her, watching. The kitchen features wooden cabinets, a stove, and a pot on the counter.

Burn Prevention

A close-up of several lit candles in a dimly lit setting. The candles are partially melted, with warm flames flickering gently, creating a soft, glowing ambiance. The background is dark, enhancing the brightness of the candlelight.

Candle Fire Safety

A ginger cat is curled up inside an open clothes dryer, lying on some laundry. The dryer door is ajar, and the cat looks relaxed and comfortable.

Clothes Dryer Fire Safety

A white power strip with several plugs inserted lies on a wooden floor. There are black, brown, and white cables connected, with one switch visible on the strip.

Electrical Fire Safety

Interior of an abandoned, partially demolished building with exposed concrete columns and rubble covering the ground. Visible sunlight streams through gaps in the brick walls, creating patches of light and shadow across the debris-strewn floor.

Garage and Basement Fire Safety

A family of four decorates a Christmas tree in a warmly lit room. A fireplace adorned with stockings and colorful gift boxes is in the background. A wreath hangs on the wall above the mantel, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Holiday Fire Safety

A destroyed brick building with a standing chimney amidst charred debris and smoke. The ground is covered with ash and burnt wood. In the background, there is a wooden fence and a house. Bare trees are visible on a clear day.

Home Fire Recovery

Two rechargeable lithium batteries on a white background. The left battery is labeled "40V Lithium 4Ah," and the right battery has a "Lithium-Ion" label, with a distinct connector. Both batteries are sleek and black.

Home Hazardous Materials

Multiple bright lightning strikes illuminate a night sky, casting a dramatic glow over a distant city's lights and low horizon. Dark clouds loom above, enhancing the intensity and energy of the scene.

Severe Weather and Fire Safety

A smoke detector on the ceiling with swirling smoke around it. A red indicator light is visible on the device. The background is blurred, emphasizing the smoke and detector in the foreground.

Smoke Alarm Safety

Source for Content: National Fire Protection Association and U.S. Fire Administration