Stay Safe - Learn How

Every year more than 5,000 Americans die in fires and more than 30,000 are injured. Most fire deaths occur in the home and many can be prevented. Trenton Fire Department works continuously to keep our residents informed and practiced in fire safety training. To protect yourself and your family it is important to understand all the ways you can help prevent and protect you and your family.

  1. In Your Home

Our homes are meant to be the place where we feel safe and secure. The following tips can help you better understand some simple and some more advanced things to keep and eye out for to keep your home safe. Many of these helpful links are pdf’s so that you can print them out to discuss the information with your family.

APPLIANCES AND WIRING
PEOPLE & PETS
Electrical Safety Tips (PDF)
Children & Fire (PDF)
Heating Safety (PDF)
Pet Fire Safety (PDF)
Light Bulb Safety Tips (PDF)
People with Disabilities (PDF)
Clothes Dryer Safety Tips (PDF)
Babysitting Safety (PDF)
Portable Fireplaces (PDF)

Portable Space Heaters (PDF)
THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE
Microwave Ovens (PDF)
Candle Safety Tips (PDF)
Light Bulb Safety Tips (PDF)
Cooking Safety (PDF)
Generator Safety Tips (PDF)
Smoking Safety Tips (PDF)
Wood & Pellet stoves (PDF)
9-volt Batteries (PDF)

Lithium Ion Batteries (PDF)
SAFETY TOOLS AND TIPS
Medical Oxygen (PDF)
Smoke Alarm Disability Safety Tips (PDF)
Security Bars (PDF)
Smoke Alarm Safety Tips (PDF)
Get Ahead of the Winter Freeze (PDF)
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety (PDF)
Escape Planning Tips (PDF)
Home Fire Sprinklers (PDF)
Scald Prevention (PDF)
Electrical Safety -Swimming Pools & Spas (PDF)
Gel Fuel Safety (PDF)

Hoarding & Fire (PDF)
HOLIDAY DAY SAFETY
Car Fire Safety (PDF)
Halloween (PDF)
Safety with Oily Rags (PDF)
Thanksgiving (PDF)
Liquid & Steam Burn Prevention
Winter Holidays (PDF)

Christmas Trees (PDF)