Home fires are often unpredictable, and they can be deadly: Data collected between 2016 and 2020 found that fire departments responded to 343,100 home fires annually. These fires resulted in 2,610 ...

Firefighters are familiar with using hoses and master stream devices for fire attack. But there are times when these aren’t the right tools for the job or they aren’t immediately available. In these ...

A fire extinguisher is more than a tool that puts out a fire. It can be the arbiter between life or death. Putting out a fire early can mean the difference between a small, smoky mess and widespread ...

Fire experts say most don't know how to use them -- even if they have them. July 9, 2012 — -- When Kerri Braun was asked to attend a demonstration on family fire drills recently in Mahwah, N.J., ...

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Between 2014 and 2018, US fire departments responded to more than 350,000 house fires. That accounts for more than 25% of all fires in the country. Unsurprisingly, cooking and smoking are the most ...

Protect your home, kitchen and all, from disaster with these handy fire extinguishers. By John Alexander Published Jan 31, 2024 12:00 PM EST We may earn revenue from the products available on this ...

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