U.S. Fire Administration Focus on Fire Safety

March Focus: Appliance Fire Safety, narrated by U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran 

[video opens with an image of the appliance fire safety Focus on Fire Safety artwork]

Kelvin Cochran: Did you know an estimated 9,600 residential fires occur due to improper appliance use?

[video shows firefighters responding to a home fire]

Kelvin Cochran: Appliances pose significant fire risk if not maintained or operated properly. 

[video shows a man heating a cup of coffee in a microwave]

Kelvin Cochran: Keep your appliances in good working order and use them as intended.

[video shows a woman cleaning the dryer lint filter]

Kelvin Cochran: Protect your family, your property and yourself by using responsible appliance safety.

[video shows a firefighter rescuing a young child from a fire, a baby’s crib in a room fire, and firefighters on the scene of a fire]

Kelvin Cochran: To find out more on preventing risk of fire, check your appliance manuals and manufacturer's Websites for proper appliance use.

[video shows a man reading an appliance manual and checking the manufacturer’s Website]

[video closes with instructions to visit the USFA’s Website at www.usfa.fema.gov for more information on appliance fire safety]