Fire Safety

Prevention, Early Detection, & More

Fire can spread quickly in modern homes, often leaving only a few minutes to escape once a fire starts and smoke begins to spread. This section brings together simple, trusted steps residents can use to prevent fires, prepare ahead, and know when to call for help. Most home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms or with alarms that do not operate. Prevention, early detection, and a practiced escape plan work together to reduce risk.