fire safety

Checking smoke detectors. (eLivingtoday.com photo courtesy of Shutterstock)
Disaster, Farm Safety, Fire, Health & Wellness, Home and Family

7 fire prevention tips to protect your home and community

In observance of National Fire Prevention Month, it's a good time to review your fire safety habits at home and in your neighborhood. Read More

The back of a laptop whose lithium battery caught fire. (iStock-#2286797944 │ Paul San)
Fire, Home and Family

Charging up safely

Konza Prairie Fires (K-State Research and Extension)
Disaster, Farm Safety, Fire, Outdoors, Wildlife

Stay aware during fire season

Mobile phones charging into power cord on wooden floor indoors. (Adobe Stock-#108250553 │ Africa Studio)

Safe charging: How to prevent battery-related fires

  • By Callie Adams - USU Extension │ Nick Frandsen - Panguitch City Fire Department
A man attempts to untangle a string of Christmas lights in front of an undecorated Christmas tree. (iStock │ #153787262 - MatthewSinger)

‘Tis the season: Tips for keeping your home safe during the holiday season

Texas wildfire (Texas A&M Forest Service photo.)

Controlled burns require vigilance

Practicing fire safety at harvest