Fire Safety - Home

Don't have time to think about Fire Safety?

People who lose their homes to fire face a nightmare of insurance claims, temporary housing, endless forms to fill in, insecurity, poverty, and the pain of loss. And they're the lucky ones. Ask them if fire safety precautions are a waste of time.

The Safety Essentials are the things everyone should know about preventing a fire. They're basic survival tips.

If you follow the advice in this section, you'll reduce the chances of a fire in your home to nearly zero. And if a fire does take place, the Essentials show how to survive it.

The Fire Essentials are an overview. You'll find links on each page to more detailed advice in other areas of the site.

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