Burns

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Burns and Scalds

On average, 120,000 children younger than 21 are treated in hospital emergency departments for burn-related injuries each year.

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Children Playing with Fire

Every year, children playing with fire cause hundreds of deaths and injuries. Therefore, it is important to teach children that fire is very dangerous, and that matches and lighters are not toys.

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College Fire Safety

In order to protect college students from fires, it is important that they understand the risks in their new environment and take appropriate safety measures.

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Fires and Burns

Homes today contain more man-made (synthetic) materials that burn much faster, leaving families with as little as two minutes to escape a fire.

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Home Fire Safety

No one expects a fire to start in their home, but sadly, house fires occur more often than you might think, so it is important to be prepared.