Fire Safety and Suppression

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Fire Safety Tweets

Social media is a great tool to relay important safety information and breaking news to the public.-See more

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Fire Safety: Christmas Tree Fire Safety

Christmas is here and many of you have already put up your Christmas tree. Take a look at this list of 10 safety tips to see to see how many ways you can improve your Christmas Fire Safety. -Read more

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Fire Safety and Suppression: Sprinklers Systems Mandatory at Seniors’ Homes

After the occurrence of a fire only speculation can occur as to whether or not a fire sprinkler system would have saved the lives and property of a building.-Read more

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Fire Safety: Turkey Fryer Fire Demonstration

In case you haven’t seen how destructive a turkey fryer fire can be here a video presented by William Shatner and State Farm.-Read more

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110 Story Stair Climb-San Diego

I have been a dispatcher for San Diego Fire & Rescue now for 24yrs. I have worked during Super Bowls, fire storms, earthquakes, political conventions and numerous other events that have left their mark on my memory & my being forever. -Read more

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Fire Safety: Firefighter FAIL – How not to fight a fire on a ladder.

Even Fire Fighters are at risk using everyday tools when on the job. In this video, can you spot the potential safety issues?-Read more

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Fires at school facilities are usually disastrous and most likely preventable. NFPA reported that over 3,300 fires occurred each year during 2002 through

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Summer is here and the potential for fire is great. The ground and weeds are dry, the rains have stopped and families will be venturing outside to enjoy t

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Recently a very close friend was admitted to the hospital for a heart valve replacement in a hospital that I am unfamiliar with. Being that I am safety aw

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All members of the family need to know the way out in case of an emergency. The most important part of home fire safety is "Be Prepared" One way to guarant

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Harlem Shake Special Firefighter and Ambulance Edition

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Fire Safety: Emergency Evacuation Plans

Posted on November 15, 2013

The most important part of home fire safety is “Be Prepared”

One way to guarantee that you are prepared is to discuss and practice with your family emergency evacuation routes. Emergency evacuation plans are quite simple to make and should include the following:

A layout of your house. The drawing does not have to be professionally done but it should include: bedrooms, living areas, garages, and bathrooms. Read more.

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Fire Safety Myths

In the fire sprinkler industry there are plenty of myths to go around to make one not want to properly protect their home or commercial property.  Things such as, ” A smoke alarm provides enough protection” and “Newer homes are safer homes; the fire and death problem is limited to older homes” are addressed by NFPA’s Maria Figueroa and Peg Paul from the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition in the video [here].  

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Camping Fire Safety

We all like to take the kids to the kids on vacation and camp. Some go to the mountains and some go to the desert. Unfortunately, mother nature does discriminate, so wherever you are, check your vehicle to make sure it is fire safe. [Read more]

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Candle Fire Safety

Everyone likes to enjoy the fragrance and look of a candle around the house.  However, candles if not used properly can present an extreme fire hazard. [Read more]