Fire Prevention Week 2015 – Living Room Safety
Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, is October 4-10, 2015 with the theme “Hear the Beep Where you Sleep” to remind you that every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm. In addition to functioning smoke alarms, there are many safe practices that can help prevent fires and promote electrical safety through your […]
Holiday Fire Safety Video Public Service Announcement (PSA)
There’s no place like home for the holidays and no better place to implement good fire safety practices. Follow the simple steps outlined in this safety video to help ensure your holiday is memorable for all the right reasons.
Prevent Holiday Electrical Fires PSA
The holiday season is a prime time for entertaining, but decorative lights and home cooked meals that add to the ambiance also increase the likelihood of home fires and electrical accidents. Prevent electrical fires and protect your family this holiday with these helpful tips from ESFI.
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI): Advanced Electrical Fire Protection for the Home
Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are advanced safety devices that can prevent electrical fires before they even have a chance to start. AFCI Facts Many home electrical fires are started by arcing faults. Arcing faults happen when electrical wiring becomes damaged, stressed, overheated or worn. Wiring inside the wall can be damaged by nails, screws, […]
Q & A: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters
Now more than ever, our homes are being dramatically transformed by in the introduction of new electrical devices. Unfortunately, the electrical systems of many existing homes are simply overwhelmed by these modern electrical demands, putting them at greater risk of arc faults and arc-induced fires. What is an arc fault? An arc fault is a […]
AFCI Virtual Demonstration
Each year in the United States, arcing faults are responsible for starting more than 30,000 home fires. These fires kill and injure hundreds of people, and cause over $750 million in property damage. Many of these fires can be prevented by arc fault circuit interrupters, or AFCIs.
Home Electrical Fires
Facts and Statistics Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, nearly than 500 deaths, more than 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in property damage. Electrical distribution systems are the third leading cause of home structure fires. Each year in the United States, arcing faults are responsible for starting more than 28,000 […]
Space Heater Safety Tips
Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States. More than 65,000 home fires are attributed to heating equipment each year. These fire result in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and millions of dollars in property damage. Portable electric space heaters can be a convenient source of supplemental […]
Heat Your Home Safely
Follow these tips to safely heat your home during the frigid winter months 32% of home fires are caused by space heaters More home fires occur during the cold winter months than at any other time of year Make sure to follow these important tips before you plug in: Place space heaters on a flat, […]
ESFI Space Heater Virtual Demonstration – Spanish
Las calentadoras eléctricas portátiles del espacio pueden ser una fuente conveniente de calor suplementario para su casa en el tiempo frío, pero ellos también pueden aumentar los riesgos del fuego o la descarga eléctrica si no utilizado apropiadamente. Mantenga su casa seguro y tibio este invierno con algunas puntas útiles de ESFI.
Fire Wire: Old Aluminum Wiring Foils Safety
National Electrical Safety Month 2015 Copper is the preferred and predominate metal used in electrical wiring. However, due to a surge in copper prices during the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, many homes instead used aluminum wire throughout residential distribution systems. Years later, reports of fires began to reveal hazardous conditions caused by the use […]
Smoke Alarm Maintenance Calendar
Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they are working properly Use this calendar to record the dates that you perform your annual smoke alarm maintenance activities. If you are unable to complete these tasks yourself, give this calendar to a family member or friend and ask them to assist you. Remember that smoke alarms […]
