Fire Safety begins at home. Every family should know the basics of how to prevent fires at home and what to do in case there is a fire. So, invest a few minutes and learn how to BE SAFE!

• Fire Safety in the Home
• 10 Tips on Fire Safety
• Candle Safety
• Brush Fire Safety
• Grilling Safety Tips
• Fireworks Prohibited in Hampton
• Information on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

• Securing the Site
• Cautions
• Leaving Your Home
• Tips and Available Resources

Educational fun-filled activities teaching fire safety for kids

• State Farm
• Fire Safety for Kids
• USFA Kids
• Sparky the Fire Dog: Sparky's Arcade
• How to Develop a Fire Safety Plan for Kids
• The Survive Alive Escape Planner
• Sparky Home Fire Safety Checklist

Here are some important ways to protect you and your family from fires.

• Install smoke detectors
• Establish an escape plan
• Place fire extinguishers throughout the home.
• Residential Fire Safety Survey

If you find yourself in a fire, stay calm so you can think clearly.

Don't try to rescue possessions or pets. Read more about Getting Out Safely.

Don't panic! If you exert yourself, you will breathe faster and take in more smoke/toxic gases that can burn your lungs or knock you unconscious. Read more about Being Trapped in a Fire.

If your clothes catch on fire, remember to Stop, Drop and Roll. Read more about Surviving A Fire.

The following links will provide parents with important information regarding fire safety at home.

• BeFireSmart for Parents
• Protect yourself and your home from electrical hazards
• Protect your home and family from cooking fires
• Candles and Fire Safety
• Escape Planning
• Smoke Alarms
• Fireworks
• Candle Safety Rules