Fire Prevention Week is the longest-running public-safety observance in North America. It takes place every year during the week of October 9 to remember the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a disaster that burned for two days and reshaped how cities think about building safety, fire codes, and public awareness.…
When a fire breaks out, seconds matter. Modern homes filled with synthetic materials and lithium-ion batteries can let flames and toxic smoke spread rapidly—sometimes giving you as little as two minutes to escape safely. The deadliest errors are usually behavioral: hesitating, trying to fight a growing fire, or going back…
Every year, thousands of families in the United States experience Every year, thousands of families in the United States face the devastating impact of home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments respond to over 350,000 home structure fires annually, resulting in billions of dollars in…