Western Massachusetts Safety and Fire Education Association

04/30/2025

Gas grills cause an average of 8,900 home fires each year, with leaks or breaks as the main culprits. Before you fire up the grill this season, take a few minutes to check for problems and get your grill ready. Find helpful safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) http://nfpa.social/veaS50RsqYW

04/17/2025

Choosing an outside meeting place is a key part of your fire escape plan — and getting your kids involved makes it fun and memorable.

This printable is designed for young children (Pre-K to Grade 1) to help them learn and participate. Let them color it in and pick your family’s special meeting spot together.

Download here: https://nfpa.social/42wcDIy

04/02/2025

Thank you to our members who volunteered this weekend to educate the visitors of the Home Show

03/27/2025

03/03/2025

We are grateful to the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal for sharing this valuable information.
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

(Mass Appeal) – Without fail every winter, people here, locally in Western Massachusetts as well as across the state and the nation, needlessly die due to fires in the home, usually because t…

01/29/2025

! With chilly weather this week, many folks may be turning up their space heaters. Remember that space heaters need space! Keep curtains, bedding, and anything that can burn at least three feet away from a space heater. Plug it into a wall outlet, not a power strip or extension cord. And always turn it off before going to sleep or leaving the room. More seasonal heating safety tips: https://ow.ly/SvIJ50UIB0Y

01/27/2025

More people are injured or killed by fires at home than in any other location. can contain small fires before they become big ones that threaten lives and property. Buying or building a home? Choose the !

01/26/2025

Our members joined Springfield Emergency Communications, Springfield Fire and Emergency Services, Springfield Fire Prevention and Public Education and Boston Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Program to educate the many visitors of the Springfield Thunderbirds Hometown Heroes Hockey Game. We talked about calling 911, the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and home escape planning! A great time was had by all!

01/15/2025

The tragic and devastating fires in California are a reminder of just how fast outdoor fires can spread. With open burning season starting tomorrow in some communities, remember that there are limitations on what can be burned, when, and where. Remember that a permit from your local fire department is always required before you burn. Learn more: https://ow.ly/s3wq50UGgYl

12/03/2024

Join DFS, FD, Bentley University, and the National Fire Sprinkler Association - NFSA on 12/6/24 as we demonstrate the power of with a Christmas tree burn! A dry Christmas tree can burn like a forest fire in your home, but fire sprinklers protect people, pets, and property -- see them in action next week!

11/14/2024

is just two weeks away! Thanksgiving is the #1 day for residential fires in Massachusetts. Most of these fires start in the kitchen, so remember fire safety as you plan out this year's meal. Keep your cooking area clear of anything that can burn, don't leave food cooking on the stovetop unattended, and put a lid on stovetop fires: https://ow.ly/3SQ550Q5HOg