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Fatal Fires in Residential Buildings

Aug 19: An estimated 1,800 fatal residential building fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an average of 2,635 deaths, 725 injuries, and $196 million in property loss.

Vacant Residential Building Fires

Aug 19: This report presents fire-related findings associated with the recent increase in the number of vacant residential buildings.

National Public Service Announcement Urges Motorists to "Slow Down and Move Over"

Aug. 18: Produced by the Delaware City (DE) Fire Company and Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association (CVVFA), this public service announcement educates the public about dangers associated with passing emergency responders working on the roadways by urging motorists to "slow down and move over."

5/12/10
Tech Talk: Problem Drywall in Homes

4/30/10
Grill Fires on Residential Properties

3/2/10
New Report: Winter Residential Building Fires

2/4/10
Hotel and Motel Fires

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Consumer Product Recalls

The latest fire-related (only) product recalls and advisories issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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Civilian Fire Fatalities

On September 3, 2010, 5 residential fire fatalities are being reported by news media throughout the United States.

IT’S A FACT:

If your smoke alarm was installed more than 10 years ago, it needs to be replaced.

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#Fire safety during/after a #hurricane: avoid using candles. If you do, ensure they are in sturdy holders away from combustibles. September 3, 2010 @ 4:57 PM ET
Woman smoking near oxygen supply dies in #fire. 2nd smoking-oxygen death this week http://bit.ly/9JIZxY Never smoke where oxygen is used! September 3, 2010 @ 4:17 PM ET
USFA employment opportunity: Program Analyst, GS-0343-13 http://go.usa.gov/xq3 September 3, 2010 @ 1:57 PM ET
Kia recalling #fire prone cars CNNMoney.com article http://bit.ly/aV6WMT September 3, 2010 @ 1:04 PM ET
Infogram: Ready Responder Toolkit, Vehicle & Roadway Ops Safety, Electricity Dangers for Responders http://go.usa.gov/chb September 3, 2010 @ 10:46 AM ET
This holiday weekend, practice fire-safe outdoor cooking. Safety tips for BBQs and #fire pits http://go.usa.gov/cSG September 3, 2010 @ 8:10 AM ET
Smoke alarms can only alert you to #fire, they can't contain/extinguish. Residential sprinklers can! http://go.usa.gov/cSf #NPM10 September 3, 2010 @ 8:04 AM ET
Elderly man dies in #fire believed caused by smoking near oxygen tank http://bit.ly/c9YR8H Fire-safe smoking: http://go.usa.gov/cSw September 3, 2010 @ 7:46 AM ET
Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard http://go.usa.gov/cSv September 3, 2010 @ 7:35 AM ET
Wildfire Safety Efforts Pay off in Idaho http://bit.ly/dCjRC8 September 2, 2010 @ 9:53 AM ET
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