Winter Fire Safety
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are working together to remind everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part to an increase in cooking and heating fires. Holiday decorations and winter storms that can interrupt electrical service and cause people to turn to alternative heating sources also contribute to the increased risk of fire in winter.
Winter fires can be prevented! The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire-safe home this winter season.
Winter Fire Safety Spotlight
Smoking Fire Safety
It may be cold outside, but if you smoke, it's better to smoke outside. If you smoke outside, put your cigarettes out in a can filled with sand.
Smoking fire safety action steps »
Winter Safety Tips
| Cooking | Carbon Monoxide |
| Holiday Decorations | Winter Storms |
| Candles | Electrical |
| Heating | Smoking |
Winter Fire Publications
In addition to the publications below, please see titles listed on each of the Winter Safety Tips pages.
- Winter Fires: Safety Tips for the Home
- Topical Fire Research Series: Winter Residential Building Fires (PDF, 1.0 Mb)
- Topical Fire Research Series: Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 738 Kb)
- The Seasonal Nature of Fires
Winter Fire Safety Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
| PSA | Listen | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Fire Safety |
 (:30 MP3) |
 Script |
| Holiday Decoration Fire Safety |
(:30 MP3) |
Script |
| Candle Fire Safety |
(:30 MP3) |
Script |
Winter Fire Safety Web Ads for Your Use
Cooking
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/cooking.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/cooking.jpg" alt="Cooking Fire Safety Tips for the Holiday Season" />
</a>
Holiday Decorations
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/holiday.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/holiday_focus.jpg" alt="Holiday Fire Safety" />
</a>
Candles
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/focus/candles.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/candle_safety.jpg" alt="Candle Fire Safety" />
</a>
Heating
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/heating/hotspot.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/homeheating.jpg" alt="Home Heating Fire Safety - Check your hotspots!" />
</a>
Carbon Monoxide
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/co/fswy17.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/co2_safety.jpg" alt="Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Killer" />
</a>
Winter Storms
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/winter_storms.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/winterstorm.jpg" alt="Winter Storm Fire Safety" />
</a>
Electrical
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/electrical.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/safetycircuit.jpg" alt="Electrical Safety" />
</a>
Smoking
<a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/campaigns/smoking/index.shtm" style="border-width: 0">
<img src="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/_images/psa/smoking.jpg" alt="Smoking & Home Fires" />
</a>
