Public
Fire Education
Traditionally Alaska has experienced a high rate of death from fire. The Division
of Fire and Life Safety believes one of the best ways to eliminate those deaths
is educating the public about fire prevention and safety. The Public Fire
Education office provides training and materials to fire departments throughout
Alaska. This website continues our mission to educate Alaskans about fire
prevention and safety by providing an online resource for everyone.
Did you know?
- On average 16 Alaskans die from fire every year, 3 of those
are children under 18 years old
- The most common cause of fire deaths in Alaska is careless smoking while
drinking alcohol
- On average, twice as many males die from fire then females
- More fire fatalites occur in a single family residence than any other structure
- From 2001 - 2010 all residential fires that had a fatality, 55% of the homes did
not have a smoke alarm installed or the smoke alarm did not work
- Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives:
The Division of Fire and Life Safety offers the following ideas to help you
prevent a fire in your home:
- Cook Safely - Always keep an eye on your cooking
- Extingish all cigarettes completely
- Keep combustibles away from heat sources
- Use electrical outlets wisely - Don't overload
- Keep matches and lighters away from children
- Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or going to bed
- Store flammable liquids in an approved container in secure location
- Space heaters need space
- Keep your vehicle well maintained to prevent vehicle fires
- Keep your heating system clean and maintained
For further information please contact:
Public Education Coordinator
Mahlon Greene
645 Cope Industrial Way
Palmer, Alaska 99645
Phone: (907) 746-5062
Fax: (907) 745-4529
