A fire can engulf a structure in a matter of minutes. Understanding the basic characteristics of fire and learning the proper safety practices can be the key to surviving a house or building fire. Find out what steps you can take to increase your chances of surviving. Read more...

Visit an interesting and comprehensive home fire safety website created by the New York City Fire Department. These are the people who wrote the book on fire safety. Read more,,, 

Residential fires are 14 percent more likely to happen during the holiday season and nearly 30 percent more likely to cause death. Everyone should know how tragic and needless this is, how simple precautions and common sense can prevent a family tragedy during what otherwise should be a happy time of year. Read more...

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Each year in the U.S., there are more than five million home burglaries. Nine out of ten of these crimes are preventable. Review some common sense tips to help reduce your chances of becoming a victim to burglary. Read more...

Review security facts and statistics, examine inexpensive ways to protect your home and other common sense security measures. Read more...

Imagine returning home to find the back door unlocked and, on stepping inside, finding the place in shambles and your television, VCR, microwave oven, gym equipment, grandma’s heirloom silverware, your new computer and your Mom’s jewelry all gone. Now imagine for a moment that you can turn back time and take steps to protect against such violation and loss. Read more...

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