Home Fire Prevention and Safety Tips Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn what else to do…
What To Do if a Fire Starts
At The Ready: The History of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) The New York City Fire Department (or FDNY) protects the five boroughs from a host of disasters and mishaps — five-alarm blazes, a kitchen fire run amok, rescue operations and even those dastardly midtown elevators, always getting stuck! But today’s tightly organized…
10 Ways to Fireproof Your Home Keeping you home and your family safe is your number one priority. Accidents and natural disasters can happen at any time and there is little that can be done to protect against them. Fire, a major danger and the cause of billions of dollars of damage each year, is…
10 Ways to Treat SERIOUS Burns at Home Quickly Although serious burns may require emergency treatment by a doctor, many second-degree burns can be treated at home. A second-degree burn is an injury to the skin caused by heat, electricity, radiation, friction or chemicals. The following methods can be used right away to reduce skin…
The Importance of a Fire Prevention Plan at Your Facility Fires affect thousands of companies each year resulting in injury, lost customer trust and building damage. By establishing a fire prevention and preparedness program, you can help avoid injuries to your employees and visitors, costly damages, and potential fines to your business. Below are some…
Fire Alarm Maintenance Regular fire alarm maintenance is important to protect your assets and to comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Your fire alarm system needs to be functioning properly at all times, which requires regular servicing and check-ups to make sure batteries are working correctly, voice evacuation systems are audible and clear, and…
How To Test Smoke Alarms In Your Home A smoke alarm is an inexpensive way to protect your family from smoke and fire injuries, but you must take the time to test it to ensure that it’s working properly. A properly functioning smoke detector doubles your chance of surviving a fire by warning you of…
Little-Known Facts about FDNY You know us as New York’s Bravest. You can see the respect we receive from the community and the pride we have in our work. You’ve also heard us call our jobs “the career of a lifetime.” Here are some facts you probably don’t know about our department and work: Our…