9-11 FDNY Heroes Fire Safety, Fire Prevention Tips | Some of the Most Common Causes of Home Fires

What These Fallen 9-11 Heroes Would Have Wanted You to Know

On the red door of New York City’s Squad Company 18, hang the pictures of 7 smiling youthful faces and the words “You Will Not Be Forgotten.” These 7 firefighters, among New York’s finest, lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Today, Steve Ritea and the FDNY want us to know how to prevent fires and practice fire safety. As a worrywart, I plan to commit these to memory.

By: Susan Orlins

May 2, 2011

Source: Susan Orlins

Candles left unattended
Careless smoking
Food left unattended on a stove
Overloaded electrical sockets
Poor quality extension cords
Appliances like space heaters left too close to drapes, bedding or furniture.

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