Emergency Escape for Fire Safety

Emergency Escape for Fire Safety

Jan 4, 2020 | 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...
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety

Aug 10, 2019 | Safety

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that forms from incomplete combustion of fuels, such as natural or liquefied petroleum gas, oil, wood or coal. Facts and Figures Each year in the U.S., approximately 500 deaths are caused by non-fire-related...
Smoke Alarms for Home Safety

Smoke Alarms for Home Safety

Aug 10, 2019 | 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...
House Numbers for Safety

House Numbers for Safety

Jul 4, 2019 | Safety

House numbers serve a critical function for emergency personnel, so homeowners should make sure that they’re clearly displayed.  House numbers should be clear enough so that police, the fire department, paramedics, etc., can quickly locate properties in an emergency....
Clothes Dryer Vent Safety Tips

Clothes Dryer Vent Safety Tips

Feb 23, 2019 | Maintenance, Safety

Proper maintenance of your clothes dryer vent can improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of your appliance.  Here are some important clothes dryer vent safety tips. House fires caused by dryers are far more common than are generally believed.  According to...