On October 9th, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire killed 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. Since 1922, the NFPA has been recognizing Fire Prevention Week during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the fire. This year, Fire Prevention Week is October…
Fire Prevention Week is October 6th-12th 2019. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed to educate the public on how to prevent and stay safe from fires. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge made Fire Prevention Week a national observance. FPW is observed on the week of the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. The…
Electricity in our homes is a great thing – it allows us to turn lights on, run our appliances, and power our electronics. There is no doubt that without electricity, our lives would be much more difficult. However, it is important to remember that electricity can be a fire hazard when safety measures are not…
On October 8th, 1871 a fire broke out that later became known as the Great Chicago Fire. This fire was devastating. It killed more than 250 people, burned 2,000 acres of land, and left more than 100,000 people homeless. In commemoration of this fire, Fire Prevention Week was established. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)…
Most people don’t like to spend much time thinking about what might happen if a fire took place inside of their home or business. However, in the event of a fire, you should have a fire escape plan in place so that your family members or employees know exactly how to exit your home or…
In the event of a fire in your home, would your children know how to react? Would they know how to get out of the house as quickly as possible, and would they know what to do in case the closest exit was blocked by the fire? Teaching fire safety to your kids is of…
Why do kitchen fires start? In the case of restaurants, there are several reasons, including fat deposits in the flue and ventilation ducts, older, highly flammable oil in the deep fryer, and having too high a temperature in the fryer. Fires start when there’s heat, air and fuel involved. All three have to be involved…
The first step in fire prevention is safety, and when it comes to preventing factory fires, safety is an absolute priority. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, fire departments respond to about 37,000 incidences of industrial or manufacturing property fire per year. Practicing fire safety in a factory setting is a little bit different…
The large majority of people do not have fire extinguishers in their home regardless of the fact that house fires happen on a daily basis. However, owning a fire extinguisher can save your life and your property from an accidental house fire. Although a fire extinguisher might not be able to put a house fire…
During the winter months, we are all desperate to stay as warm and cozy as we can. In order to stay warm in winter months, you might need something more than your standard home heating system. Many people use a variety of heating units in winter months, including space heaters. Space heaters are a convenient…
