[Editor's Note: The following was written by New Milford Fire Marshal Karen A. Facey.] Fire marshals statewide are responsible to ensure that the buildings within their community are compliant with ...

House fires often start from ordinary habits that don’t seem risky at first glance. Fire departments in the U.S. respond to hundreds of thousands of residential fires every year, and many start with ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Following a string of recent fire-related calls, the St. Joseph Fire Department is urging residents to stay mindful of fire safety. The SJFD has received numerous ...

Your electrical panel is a key part of your home's safety, but it can become a fire hazard if certain risks are kept too close. Knowing what to avoid around your panel helps prevent accidents and ...

Storing items safely is something I didn’t always pay enough attention to, especially when fire safety was concerned. Over time, I learned that even small mistakes in how things are stored can lead to ...