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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

Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is

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

Because fire sprinklers react so quickly, they can dramatically reduce the heat, flames, and smoke produced in a fire. Properly installed and maintained fire sprinklers help

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Home Fire Escape Planning

Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as

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 portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable

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

Cooking is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family and friends together, but cooking is also the number one cause of home fires

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

Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, it cannot be assumed that everyone is familiar with the hazards