Call 911 and let the dispatcher know where you are. Stay on the phone to help fire officials on scene locate you Place a ...

Having a firm grasp on home fire safety and fire prevention can be the difference between a serious emergency and a harmless scare. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, over 350,000 house fires ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than half of home fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that didn’t work. Smoke alarms serve as the ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) -Fire officials in the Quad Cities are reminding people in the community to keep safety in mind as they decide to use their space heaters this winter. According to the National ...

Fireworks are part of the New Year’s celebration, but safety comes first. The Lafayette Fire Department shares when and where ...

Amid holiday festivities, fire risk surges from cooking, heating and decorations. Simple precautions can prevent disaster, ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As Fire Prevention Week 2025 concludes, the Syracuse Fire Department is urging neighbors to prioritize fire safety in their daily lives. This year's Fire Prevention Week theme focused ...

As the winter snow melts away and the flowers begin to bloom, springtime brings about a sense of renewal and rejuvenation. It also marks the beginning of a new season for fire prevention efforts. As ...

Ahead of the upcoming holiday season, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Fire Prevention and Control has reminded New Yorkers that cooking is the number ...

Taking steps to keep your home safe from fire hazards is important at any time of year, but extra precautions should be taken during the winter months. Half of all heating fires occur in December, ...

Pflugerville Fire Department Captain Trevor Stokes joined KXAN’s Will DuPree to discuss the safety and precautions you should ...

Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire ...