Fire Safety

Winter weather is here, and we want to be warm and comfortable in our homes.  According to the National Fire Protection Association, home fires are more common in the winter…

Summertime is grilling time, and July is the peak month for grilling fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).  Seventy percent of U.S. households own at least one…

A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of…

Don’t let your campfire turn into a wildfire.  The California Wildland Fire Coordinating Group offers advice on campfire safety. First, get a campfire permit.  Campfire permits are required to have…

According to CAL FIRE, motorists are responsible for many wildfire sparked along roadways.  Nearly all these fires can be prevented by following these vehicle safety tips provided by CAL FIRE….

Approximately 95 percent of all wildfires in California are caused by human activity.  Target shooting is one of those causes.  CAL FIRE’s “One Less Spark” campaign offers these tips to…

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths.  Half of home heating fires are reported during the months…

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.  And turkey deep fryers are responsible for many of those fires.  The NFPA…

Evacuations—What do to and how to prepare were a common theme in my email during the recent wildfires.  In the Resources section of this website you will find information for…