Fire Safety Information

Fire is a real and potentially deadly threat to any household.  It can strike anywhere, at any time.  According to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), in 2014 there were 494,000 home structure fires - 1 every 86 seconds, resulting in over 3,800 deaths, 13,400 injuries and over $9 billion in property damage.

 

This section contains important information about fire prevention and preparation.  This includes having a fire escape plan in place in the event of a fire, the importance of having fire extinguisher/s located in the home and things you can do to minimize the chances of a home fire.