Installing them in the house is a good first step, but there’s a lot more to making sure they’re effective if a fire ignites.

Between 2014 and 2018, US fire departments responded to more than 350,000 house fires. That accounts for more than 25% of all fires in the country. Unsurprisingly, cooking and smoking are the most ...

A fire extinguisher can be a critical tool in the event of a fire in your home, but not all Americans have easy access to one. According to insurance agency The Zebra, about 70 percent of Americans ...

Fire extinguisher training is a critical element of fire prevention, helping businesses, public institutions, and emergency personnel mitigate fire risks. This paper explores the importance of ...

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. In October, the Community Protection Class rating for Deer Harbor (Fire Station 24) and Orcas Landing (Fire Station 26) areas increased to PC9A (Deer Harbor) ...

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Fire districts in Pitt County have received their fire insurance classifications, resulting in new district rating results. On October 27, Fire Department Chiefs with ...