Home Safety & First Aid

1+ hour, 37+ min ago   (239+ words) October is National Fire Prevention Month. Use smoke alarm safety tips to help keep your home and family free from harm. Fire prevention: Smoke alarm safety tips Each year, there are more than 340,000 home fires in the United States. You…...

8+ hour, 6+ min ago   (492+ words) Oct 12, 2026 | Community In observance of National Fire Prevention Month, it’s a good time to review your fire safety habits at home and in your neighborhood. Fires can be devastating, but many are preventable with simple precautions and smart everyday choices....

22+ hour, 43+ min ago   (339+ words) Beckley, WV (WOAY) October is National Fire Prevention Month, and as many start turning on heaters and lighting fireplaces this fall, it’s a great time to make sure all the smoke alarms in the house work properly. Captain Chris Graham,…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (60+ words) WTHR Pat Sullivan shares tips for fire safety during Fire Prevention Month To stream 13 WTHR on your phone, you need the 13 WTHR app. Download the 13 WTHR app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (407+ words) This year, Fire Prevention Week happens from Oct. 4 to 10, but St. Albertans should keep fire safety a priority throughout the year. The most basic, underrated safety tip for any household is simply to maintain your smoke detectors. “Probably the biggest,…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (275+ words) I recently had a conversation with a firefighter in Mays Landing, and he shared a fire safety tip that made me think twice about a habit many people have: sleeping with the bedroom door open. Whether you leave it open…...

3+ day ago   (141+ words) Fire safety experts urge families to prioritize home safety by following essential tips to prevent house fires. With thousands of lives affected annually by residential fires, it’s crucial to maintain smoke alarms, practice safe charging methods, and have a solid…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (179+ words) Home » Keep the fire in the fireplace This Fire Prevention Week, Fernie Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind residents to use wood stoves and fireplaces safely. As we prepare for cooler temperatures, here are some tips to keep…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (333+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- It was a cold start to the day Wednesday, with 20s and 30s all throughout the region. This may have you thinking about turning your heat on or turning to smaller heaters for the first time this season. “A couple…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (343+ words) PALMYRA (WGEM) - Fire officials urge residents to take precautions with Halloween decorations after national data show decorations spark hundreds of house fires each year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, decorations spark an average of 832 house fires every year,…...