Fire at home: Being prepared 13 Articles

by Ben Coran

No one ever hopes to become intimately educated on the subject of house fires. I have, unfortunately, had far too much experience with them. We lost our home to a house fire in February of 2007, and were also involved in ...read more

by Lisa Rosenkranz

On average, about three thousand people lose their lives in residential fires each year, causing five billion dollars in property taxes. In addition, around fifteen thousand people are seriously injured each year costing ...read more

by Walter Little

Holiday fire safety The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and happiness. . .unfortunately, for many families, that joy is marred when fire strikes their home. In this article I will attempt to share some ...read more

by Lori Crawford

In the wake of the fires that swept Southern California in late October, I wanted to share my experiences and lessons learned when my own apartment complex went up in flames in December 2006. To give a little backgroun...read more

by Donald Courtney

Garage Fire: Safety has always been a top priority with me, although sometimes it doesn't seem like it. I am cautious even when I'm taking chances. Everyone takes chances, whether it is climbing up on a wobbly chair or...read more

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by Joy Solomon

Fire safety at home is very important indeed and every families should consider the various fire safety tips available. Some of the common causes of fire in the homes are: In the kitchen: -A frying pan with oil or...read more

by oldguyga

Most people feel a fire is something that happens to the other guy. Most of us have no plan at all, much less what to do. All homes have hundreds of potential fire hazards ranging from a pet chewing through a wire to putti...read more

by Darr Kingston

This is a topic that many should read and write upon as well. I am sure all articles concerning this one issue would be very helpful to anyone. Be aware too that fire does not necessarily have to start inside the house, bu...read more

by Matthew Paulson

Most everyone would agree that one of the most important things you can do is protect your family and make sure that they are safe and secure in their home and in their person. We do this in a lot of different ways. Most o...read more

by Diane Palmer

It doesn't take much, it can start quickly and spread fast Fire, it can destroy everything you own and love if you are not careful. My sister, found this out the hard way, although thankfully her family were OK. She l...read more

by Joanne Robbins

Mother's house burned to the ground less than two years after she buried her husband. What started as a small warm spot under the cedar paneling developed to a wisp of smoke and within minutes a wall of flame. There was...read more

by Niki Hampton

What Would You Do: Home Fire Escape Part two in the What Would You Do Series, this article takes you through the smart and safe way to get out of a house fire quickly and with every one together. The USFA (US Fir...read more

by Mihaela Banks

Fire Escape Ladders And Your Home If you own a home - a fire escape ladder is always great to have. It can save your life, and should therefore be an integral part of your residential safety. A fire at can completely ...read more