Fire safety education has a profound impact on communities by reducing the risk of fire-related incidents and fatalities, where the number of fire-related deaths has dropped over the last few decades, and we want to continue this progress. Join NYC Aging and the New York City Fire Department for a safety presentation to learn how to keep yourself safe from fire and schedule a free state-of-the-art smoke and carbon monoxide detector installed in your home.

Topics covered in the presentation include, but are not limited to:

-Fire facts/statistics
-Common causes of fires (e.g., cooking, e-bikes, electrical, candles, smoking, heaters, etc.)
-Proper usage of lithium batteries
-Smoke and combination alarms
-Knowing the type of building you live in
-Escape plans, based on the type of building they live in
-Closing doors if there is a fire
-Importance of obtaining a fire extinguisher in your home
-Overloading power strips