Jul 24, 2025 · In the 1960's, DHCR began developing a second code, the State Building Conservation and Fire Prevention Code, to address fire safety practices in buildings. Both of …

Knowing where to begin and who can help you is important. The U.S. Fire Administration hopes you find this information useful as you return to normal. A fire in your home can cause serious …

The Fire Triangle is a simple way of understanding the components of fire. oxygen, fuel and heat. Fire is a chemical reaction and without one of these components, fire cannot ist or be …

Make sure portable fire extinguishers remain fully charged and accessible at all times.

Any actions, materials, or conditions that might increase the size or severity of a fire or that might cause a fire to start are called fire hazards. The hazard might be a fuel that is easy to ignite or …

These three elements typically are referred to as the “fire triangle.” Fire is the result of the reaction between the fuel and oxygen in the air. Scientists developed the concept of a fire triangle to …

Winds sustained to 15 mph and gusts 20 mph this afternoon in southwest Oklahoma will prompt elevated fire weather over fuels subjected to moderate drought.