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 ...

Reduce clutter inside your home, especially in hallways and near exits, to prevent fire hazards. Clear outdoor debris like leaves and branches from your home's exterior and keep flammable materials ...

With all the fun Thanksgiving can bring, it can also bring a lot of extra risks. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents, ...

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 ...

Fire officials recommend homeowners have their chimneys inspected and cleaned at least once a year, especially before ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hanover's fire prevention shows took on new lessons in 2025, seeking to educate the public - and children - about avoiding battery-involved fires.

The Peoria Fire Department is offering tips to prevent holiday fires, such as never leaving cooking food unattended and ...