Fire Safety Summary Preventing fires is an important part of fire safety. In the United States, cooking is the main cause of home fires. Cigarettes are a big risk too – they are the leading cause of fire deaths. Here are some fire prevention tips: Don’t leave the stove or oven unattended when they are on Don’t let children use kitchen appliances unsupervised Don’t smoke in bed Make sure your electrical appliances and cords are in good condition It is also important to be prepared in case there is a fire. Make sure that you have working smoke detectors on every floor and in every bedroom. You should also have fire extinguishers on every floor and in your kitchen. Make and practice an escape plan in case the main exit is blocked. Related Issues 9-Volt Battery Safety National Fire Protection Association Clothes Dryer Safety National Fire Protection Association Fireworks Information Center Consumer Product Safety Commission Fireworks Safety National Fire Protection Association Hoarding: Issues for the Fire Service National Fire Protection Association Medical Oxygen Safety National Fire Protection Association Religious Candles Safety National Fire Protection Association Smoking and Home Fire Safety United States Fire Administration Find an Expert Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security United States Fire Administration United States Fire Administration Children Children and Home Fires American Red Cross What to Do in a Fire Nemours Foundation Start Here Fire Prevention and Safety Checklist American Red Cross Fire Safety (For Parents) Nemours Foundation Home Fires Department of Homeland Security Videos and Tutorials Fire Safety at Home Healthy Roads Media Specifics Heating Safety National Fire Protection Association Wildland Fire Safety National Fire Protection Association Statistics and Research Home Fires Involving Grills National Fire Protection Association Journal Articles Fire Safety Games Sparky the Fire Dog National Fire Protection Association Latest News The ABCs of Safe BBQing HealthDay
