A 2014 survey, conducted by the American Red Cross, demonstrated that only less than 1 in 5 families (18%) with dependent minors have actually practiced home fire drills. This is a staggeringly low percentage, reflective a willingness to disregard and undermine the dangers associated with fire. For renters, though, there is additional risk in assuming […]
Though many of us dream of building a home from the ground up — ensuring that each brick and application meets our standards for supreme security — the truth is that most of us won’t have that luxury. Instead, we need to make use of the devices available to us for tackling problems, and implementing […]
With all of the preparations for college life, many parents and students forget about fire safety. However, firefighters respond to more than 3,000 fires in college residences a year. Fire safety is important for all students, whether they are living in dorms or in off-campus apartments. Many colleges have regulations about sprinklers and items in […]