In a typical home fire, you may have as little as two minutes to escape from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use those minutes can make a lifesaving difference. A home escape plan ...

House fires continue to be dangerous, and some may be wondering what steps you should (quickly) take if your house is on fire ...

The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is urging residents to test their smoke alarms and either practice or create a ...

we wanted to help you and your family come up with a personal home fire escape plan. The U.S. Fire Administration has a list of best practices when it comes to creating that plan. First ...

The wind-driven fires in Los Angeles, California serve as a stark reminder of the importance of having a fire escape plan in place at your home. According to a survey by the National Fire Protection ...

Blow out candles when you leave the room or go to sleep. Have a home fire escape plan Make a home fire escape plan and practice it at least twice a year. Install smoke alarms Install smoke alarms ...

Help keep your family safe by providing at least three feet of space around all heating equipment, testing your smoke alarms monthly and practicing your two-minute home fire escape plan.” ...

Every year, Calgary Firefighters visit Calgary homes to share important home safety information, inspect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When needed the CFD replaces alarm batteries or replaces and ...

The National Fire Protection Agency recommends that every home have a carbon ... can be added to remodel plans. However, people may also opt for lightweight, portable escape ladders to store ...

This Community Risk Reduction Week, the American Red Cross of North Carolina encourages everyone to follow important steps to prevent home fires. Over the past decade, The Red Cross Home ...