Cooking: The Leading Cause Of Home Fires
She just stepped away from the frying pan for a minute. He dozed off while dinner was simmering on the...
Safety Tips
Vacation Rentals, Fire Safety and You
Dreaming of your next vacation? Thinking of staying in a vacation rental (ie. Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) instead of a hotel?...
Daylight Saving Time — Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries!
It's time to spring forward and set your clocks one hour ahead — Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday,...
Fire Prevention Month 2018
October is Fire Prevention Month, and a great opportunity for us all to refresh ourselves on the best ways to...
Two Kitchen Fires in St. Peters Highlight Importance of Cooking Safety
One person was injured and two homes were damaged April 4 in separate kitchen fires in the St. Peters area....
Feel Safe in Public Spaces
We work hard to protect our homes from fire, by installing and regularly testing smoke alarms, avoiding common fire hazards...
Fire Prevention Month 2017
October is Fire Prevention Month. This year's theme — "Every second counts: Plan two ways out!" — reinforces why everyone...
Eclipse Safety 2017
No one wants to miss out on Aug. 21's total solar eclipse. Here are some CCFR-approved tips to make sure...
Burn Awareness
Burn Statistics Approximately 450,000 burn injuries require medical treatment each year, according to a report by the American Burn Association....
No Leaf Burning
Leaf burning isn’t just dangerous it’s illegal. Residents need to properly dispose of yard waste and leaves. It only takes...
Fire Prevention Month 2016
Most people know that smoke detectors save lives. Yet only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke...