Installing them in the house is a good first step, but there’s a lot more to making sure they’re effective if a fire ignites.

Fire safety design encompasses the integrated application of passive and active measures to prevent ignition, limit fire spread and ensure safe evacuation. Passive strategies include compartmentation, ...

QUINCY, Mass. – As many students head home for the holiday season, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public that this time of the year presents an increased risk of ...

SURE THAT YOU’RE DOING SO SAFELY. WITH WINTER WEATHER COMES HOUSE FIRES AND PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO STAY WARM. ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO HEAT THEIR HOMES AND ALSO COOKING IS ANOTHER REASON THAT WE ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Red Cross said it has responded to an atypically high number of deadly home fires, only four months into 2026. To help prevent further tragedies, it is offering safety advice ...

Fatal home fires continue to claim lives across Central & Southern Ohio, prompting the American Red Cross to urge residents to test smoke alarms and practice escape plans. Since January, Red Cross ...