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Home Fire Protection Plan

Fire is fast! In less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire. Smoke and toxic gases from a home fire kill more people than flames. Every home needs fire protection and a plan for escape. Use these tips to protect your home and family.

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Home Fire Protection Plan (Spanish)

Fire is fast! In less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire. Smoke and toxic gases from a home fire kill more people than flames. Every home needs fire protection and a plan for escape. Use these tips to protect your home and family.

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Home Fire Safety

Fire is fast! This brochure includes important messages about how to keep your home safe from fire. Pictographs are used to communicate the safety messages with pictures. Also included is a foldout home fire escape plan poster with a grid to draw your home fire escape map and practice it twice a year with everyone in your home.

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Home Fire Safety Tips for Older Adults

Older adults are more likely to die in home fires. They may move more slowly or have trouble hearing a smoke alarm because of hearing loss. Share this brochure with your community.

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