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NFPA works to educate the public about potential fire risks during the holidays, offering tip sheets, videos, and other resources to help everyone safely enjoy the season.
Winter holidays are a time to gather with family and friends, increasing the risk of home fires. This free resource provides simple tips for a fire-safe holiday season. The tip sheet covers holiday decorating and entertaining, what to do before going to bed, and other facts on holiday safety.
Increase community awareness about preventing home fires during the holidays with these free fire safety and prevention outreach materials. Encourage community members to get rid of their live tree after Christmas or when it is dry.
The destination for all things fire safety for kids. Videos feature Sparky the Fire Dog, fire safety lessons, music videos, fire trucks and more!
Children “playing” with or starting fires is dangerous and costly. Each year these fires cause hundreds of injuries, millions of dollars in damage, and are most likely to kill young children under the age of 5.
The following are NFPA’s holiday-related fire statistics and tips: Halloween Safety Tips • When choosing a costume, stay away from long trailing fabric. • If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so he or she can see out. • Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of ...
As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart. o Inspect holiday lights each year before you put them up. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires. o Water your Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is dangerous because it can catch on fire easily.
