Ways to prevent electric bicycles from catching on fire. The surge in e-bike popularity has led to more e-bike fires and explosions from lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are small, lightweight and powerful, but they’re prone to overheating. A fire caused…
Many building tenants in New York City are turning to e-bikes as a more convenient and affordable way to commute. However, the popularity of e-bikes has created a surge in the number of fires and explosions caused by the lithium-ion…
By Thanksgiving, more than 140 structural fires related to e-bikes and other lithium-ion batteries took place in New York City. Six people died and 140 were injured in these blazes, which caused significant property damage. The 2022-2023 Fire and Emergency…
Fire safety equipment like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers provide crucial extra time to get out of a burning home or building, but many people don’t know how to maintain these tools. For example, most homes (96%) have at least…
With the official arrival of summer, many people enjoy spending the warm evenings outside, grilling on a barbecue in their yard or at a public park. Whether you’re organizing an event or simply hanging out with your family, it can…
The months that homeowners most enjoy spending time outdoors are almost here. With their impending arrival, the New York City Council recently passed legislation that relaxes restrictions on open flames (including fire pits) in several zones. Whether or not you…
The Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) responds to more than 2,000 structural fires (those that occur in buildings) each month. Hopefully, you’ll never be involved in such an incident, but fire safety knowledge can help you be better…
Because May is National Electrical Safety Month, this is a good time to review electrical safety. Electricity can be dangerous, whether the hazard is a crane contacting an overhead line or a toddler sticking a fork into an electrical socket.…
Needless to say, cooking and kitchen safety awareness should go hand in hand. Chances are, you’re cooking at home more these days. You might be exploring new recipes or learning to make bread. Maybe you’re teaching your children to cook.…
Whether you use candles during a power outage, as part of a holiday ritual, or for ambience, exercise special care. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) reports that, unlike other causes of home fires, candle fires have increased. In the…