In an emergency, knowing how to effectively use a fire extinguisher can mean the difference between safety and disaster. When a fire ignites, quick action is crucial to protect yourself and others.

As a family gathering place and a hub for culinary creativity, the kitchen can easily become a common source of household fires. Grease fires, stovetop mishaps, and electrical malfunctions can ...

In order for a fire to sustain itself, it needs three things: fuel, heat, and oxygen, with the disruption of just one of those causing the fire to extinguish. Water, sand, and carbon dioxide-based ...

Year-round fire safety is essential for South Carolina homeowners, with tips for prevention, smoke alarms, burn bans, and ...

The responsibility of living away from home includes personal fire safety. Some campus emergencies, including gas leaks and building fires, may require building evacuation. During a building ...

Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency will give you precious time to get to safety, Andrew Zvanitajs writes.

Citing athlete concerns over a decrease in popularity, snowboarding legend Daun Black this week unveiled plans to spice up ...

The Chester Fire Department is reminding residents to have an extinguisher in case of an emergency such as a dryer fire.

Mandi Police on Wednesday booked some bikers for allegedly stopping in the middle of a tunnel and using fire extinguishers kept for emergency situations for fun. Police registered the case after a ...