We can all help make the world a safer place by learning more about how and why fires start. NFPA offers a variety of resources, tips, and information to help keep you and your family safe from fire and related hazards. Safety tip sheets from NFPA are helpful, easy to understand, and free. You'll find tip sheets that provide practical advice when cooking, using electrical equipment and heating appliances, preparing for the holidays, and more. 

Explore these helpful resources and topics by following the links below:

Cooking Safety (LINK)

  • Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries.

Candle Safety (LINK)

  • Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires and home fire deaths.

Electrical Safety in the Home (LINK)

  • Don't take the power of electricity and its potential for fire-related hazards for granted.

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety (LINK)

  • Lithium-ion batteries are found in the devices we use everyday, from cellphones and laptops to e-bikes and electric cars. Get safety tips to help prevent fires.

Home Heating Safety (LINK)

  • The peak months for home heating fires are December, January, and February. Take some simple precautions to keep yourself and your family safe.

Holiday Fire Safety Tips (LINK)

  • Carefully decorating your home can help make your holidays safer.

ALL HOME FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION (LINK)

All SAFETY TIP SHEETS (LINK)