Are you safe at home when it comes to Fire Prevention?

Did you know that roughly 80% of fire deaths occur in the home?

Shouldn't you know if your home is fire safe?
Each year approximately 3,000 people die in fires. Those most likely to die in home fires are children under five years old and adults over 65. The United States and Canada have the highest fire death rates of any industrialized countries.

Is Your Family Fire Safe?
Nearly all home fires are preventable. We can all work together to help keep fires from starting. The Raleigh Fire Department encourages everyone to review our Fire Safety Checklist, under Related Information, to see how safe their home is. Each item you are not able to check-off is an opportunity for you take the steps necessary to keep your home fire safe.