Fire Doesn't Wait - Build the Habits and Plans That Protect Everyone Before It Starts

Most house fires are preventable - and the ones that aren't are survivable when families have working smoke alarms, practiced escape plans, and the knowledge to act in the seconds that matter. This guide covers every dimension of home fire safety, from the everyday habits that prevent fires to the room-by-room hazards most people overlook, giving households the practical tools to protect their homes, their families, and their ability to recover when the worst happens.

• Install, test, and maintain smoke alarms and fire extinguishers correctly - and know how to use them when it counts
• Eliminate the leading causes of home fires: unattended cooking, unsafe heating, electrical hazards, and careless smoking
• Build and practice a household fire escape plan with two ways out of every room and a designated outside meeting point
• Recognize the fire risks specific to grilling, candles, EVs, wildfires, and holiday and seasonal hazards
• Know the immediate steps to take after a fire - from emergency contacts to recovery resources - to rebuild safely