Due to Alabama being ranked 5th in the nation in the number of residential fire deaths, the state Fire Chief’s Association along with the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s office has rolled out a new campaign to try and help reduce the fire death rate. 

NFPA offers free, updated fire and fall prevention program for 

older adults.

 When the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside! Remind people that if fire strikes, every second counts.

Even very young children can learn how to be safe from fire and burns. All the Start Safe: Fire resources incorporate the latest information and techniques for teaching young kids about fire and burn safety.

The fire problem in the United States is an ongoing and continuous battle for the fire service and the public alike. Eighty-one percent of all fire deaths and 76 percent of all fire injuries occur in residential buildings.

Risk Watch is an injury prevention program for children in preschool through eight grade. It is designed to help children and families create safer homes and communities by teaching them the skills and knowledge they need to make positive choices