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NFPA Educates Consumers about the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries Before Holidays
As the holiday season fast approaches, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has launched an expanded series of resources, guidelines, and information in response to the growing number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries that...
NFPA Urges Extra Caution When Preparing Your Feast This Thanksgiving
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2021, an estimated 1,160 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire...
NFPA Urges Added Caution This Holiday Season
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire...
NFPA Encourages Prompt Removal of Christmas Trees, as Nearly One-Third of Christmas Tree Fires Occur in January
Nearly one-third (30 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) strongly encourages everyone to keep the festive memories and...
NFPA Urges Added Caution When Preparing This Year's Thanksgiving Feast
As Thanksgiving fast approaches, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging everyone to use added caution when celebrating the holiday, as Thanksgiving Day represents the leading day for home cooking fires. More than three times as...
As Halloween Nears, NFPA Reminds Everyone to Keep Fire Safety Top of Mind
Halloween is a peak time of year for spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some truly scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is encouraging everyone to take simple...
NFPA and CCFS Urge College Students to Protect Themselves and Their Peers From Fire on Campus
This fall, college students are returning to campus, many for the first time in over a year, marking the start of new classes, new friends, and new living spaces. Through their annual Campus Fire Safety for Students campaign, the National Fire...
"Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety" for Fire Prevention Week
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 95 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2021, October 3-9. From beeps to...
NFPA Offers Safe Grilling Tips and Recommendations to Prevent Fires and Injuries
Often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend typically includes lots of celebrations and cookouts, often with outdoor grilling as a focal point. As the holiday and summer months near, the National Fire Protection...
