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Home Security and Fire Safety 
Sometimes, families seeking to protect themselves from one hazard unknowingly put themselves at risk from others. For example, home security can protect people from intruders, but it can also be harmf... Details >
Installing and Testing Smoke Alarms
The Home Safety Council research shows that 97 percent of American homes have at least one smoke alarm, but one may not be enough. Early warning is essential for every fire escape plan. This brochure ... Details >
Kids Fire Safety Tips
Kids learn some quick and easy safety tips that they can use to be safe in their homes. Hear what "Buzzy", "Reddy" and the other fictional characters have to say about fire safety.... Details >
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Millions of Americans Have Smoke Alarms that Don't Work
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 16 million homes in the U.S. have smoke alarms that do not work. The reason? The batteries are dead or missing. ... Details >
National Fire Protection Association Fact Sheets
This page links to fire related fact sheets on home safety, electrical safety, seasonal safety, vehicle fires/gas and fuel safety, and more.... Details >
News Page - United States Fire Administration (USFA/FEMA)
This page provides visitors with current news, events and announcements related to the services of this agency.... Details >
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NFPA Offers Tips on Escaping from Hotel and Motel Fires
Here are some tips from NFPA on what to do if fire breaks out when you're staying in hotels and motels. ... Details >
Smoke Alarms (Detectors) Can Save Your Life
This publication provides information about smoke alarms, including how to prevent nuisance alarms, how to escape from a fire, best place for smoke alarms and how to take care of them.... Details >
Sparky the Fire Dog® Web Site
Sparky the Fire Dog® is the official "spokesdog" of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). Sparky's interactive web site is intended to educate children and their families about fire prevent... Details >
Think Safe Be Safe: Fire Prevention Tips
According to the Home Safety Council’s State of Home Safety in America Report, fires and burns are the third leading cause of unintentional home injury and related deaths. Fire safety and survival beg... Details >