Emergency Escape for Fire Safety

Emergency Escape for Fire Safety

Basements and every sleeping room should have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening that opens directly onto a public street, public alley, yard or court. This standard is required because many deaths and injuries happen when occupants are asleep...
Smoke Alarms for Home Safety

Smoke Alarms for Home Safety

Smoke alarms, also known as smoke detectors, are devices that detect smoke and issue an audible and/or a visual signal to alert residents to a potential fire. Facts and Figures According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Although most newer homes have smoke...
Emergency Escape for Fire Safety

Fire Safety for the Home

The National Fire Protection Association’s fire prevention program promotes the following eight tips that people of all ages and abilities can use to improve safety in the home, especially during the threat of a house fire.  Follow these tips to improve fire...