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Home Fires

The U.S. Fire Administration provides safety awareness materials in a variety of formats to help fire departments spread the word in their communities about preparing for and preventing a home fire.

Learn about fire

Simple messages to help you explain to community members the characteristics and dangers of fire and smoke.

Prepare for fire

Free materials to help your fire department increase community awareness about preparing for home fires, including the importance of installing smoke alarms and making a fire escape plan.

Prevent fires

Fire safety awareness materials in a variety of formats to help fire departments spread the word about home fire prevention in their communities.

At-risk audiences

Fire safety awareness materials to help fire departments inform older adults, people with disabilities and other at-risk audiences about home fire safety and prevention.

After a fire

When fire strikes, lives are suddenly turned around, and often the hardest part for residents after a home fire is knowing where to begin and who to contact. This free booklet can help.