Fires caused by issues with a home's electrical system or appliance are another leading cause of fires in winter months.  Find out more about this and other safety information on NFPA's Winter Safety webpage.

The effects of winter weather, like snow and freezing cold temperatures, can easily lead to an increased risk of fire or injury in your home.  Learn how to stay safe in this episode of our Winter Safety series.

Often called the "silent killer" carbon monoxide is a frequent problem in the cold winter months when people are using stoves or portable generators to heat or power their homes.  In this episode of our Winter Safety series, we get the lowdown on avoiding CO poisoning.

In the fourth episode of our Winter Safety series, Glenn Gaines from the USFA and NFPA's Lorraine Carli talk about how to stay safe when heating your home this winter.

In the third episode of our Winter Safety series, Glenn Gaines from the USFA and NFPA's Lorraine Carli gives us some sobering statistics about how dangerous lit candles can be at this time of year.

In this episode of our Winter Safety series, Glenn Gaines from the USFA and NFPA's Judy Comoletti talk about safety precautions you can take when decorating your home for the holidays.

In the first episode of our Winter Safety series, we talk with USFA's acting fire administrator Glenn Gaines and NFPA's Public Education Division manager Judy Comoletti about staying safe while cooking.

The overall number of fires fell by more than 7 percent from the previous year, while the damage by fire fell by 11 percent.  Dr. John Hall provides an overview of NFPA's 2009 Fire Loss Report.

NFPA's Judy Comoletti and Amy Lebeau gives us a preview of all the new material available online for Fire Prevention Week.  Learn more at the FPW website and read the daily updates on the FPW blog.

An interview with report author Rita Fahy.  Read the full story in the July/August issue of NFPA Journal.