Winter Fire Safety
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are working together to remind everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part to an increase in cooking and heating fires. Holiday decorations and winter storms that can interrupt electrical service and cause people to turn to alternative heating sources also contribute to the increased risk of fire in winter.
Winter fires can be prevented! The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire-safe home this winter season.
Winter Fire Safety Spotlight
Heating Fire Safety
The high cost of utilities and fuels has caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. Wood stove, space heaters and fireplaces are, however, a major contributing factor in home heating fires.
Heating fire safety action steps »
Winter Safety Tips
Winter Fire Publications
In addition to the publications below, please see titles listed on each of the Winter Safety Tips pages.
Winter Fire Safety Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Winter Fire Safety Web Ads for Your Use
Cooking
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/cooking.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/cooking.jpg" alt="Cooking Fire Safety Tips for the Holiday Season" />
</a>
Holiday Decorations
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/holiday.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/holiday_focus.jpg" alt="Holiday Fire Safety" />
</a>
Candles
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/candle.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/candle_safety.jpg" alt="Candle Fire Safety" />
</a>
Heating
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/heating/hotspot.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/homeheating.jpg" alt="Home Heating Fire Safety - Check your hotspots!" />
</a>
Carbon Monoxide
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/co/fswy17.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/co2_safety.jpg" alt="Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Killer" />
</a>
Winter Storms
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/winter_storms.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/winterstorm.jpg" alt="Winter Storm Fire Safety" />
</a>
Electrical
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/electrical.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/safetycircuit.jpg" alt="Electrical Safety" />
</a>
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Links of Interest
The United States Fire Administration recommends everyone have a comprehensive fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, residential sprinklers, and a home fire escape plan.