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Home Fire Sprinkler Week

May 12, 2025 Olympia – This Home Fire Sprinkler Week, we’re highlighting the critical role residential sprinklers play in protecting lives, homes, and communities. A house fire can become deadly in less than two minutes, especially in modern homes built with lightweight materials and filled with fast-burning synthetic furnishings. Home fire sprinklers can Each day this week,…

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Cooking Fire Safety

May 12, 2025 Olympia- The kitchen is a central gathering place in many homes, fostering connection and shared experiences. However, it is also one of the leading sources of residential fires. Most kitchen fires are preventable. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA,) unattended equipment is a factor in over one quarter (29%) of reported…

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Wildfire Awareness

May 7, 2025 Olympia- With summer fast approaching and forecasts calling for warmer, drier conditions, it's more important than ever to prepare for wildfire season. In 2024, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) All-Risk Mobilization Program assisted in 30 wildfire mobilizations to support local jurisdictions in combating large and destructive blazes. These emergency responses came at…

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Preventing Burns

April 28, 2025 Olympia – A burn or scald injury can happen at any age, but children, older adults, and people with disabilities are at higher risk. Burn injuries can result from more than just fire- they can also be caused by hot liquids, steam, electricity, and certain chemicals. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),…

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