When a fire gets out of control, it can destroy ministry buildings that have stood for decades—even centuries. No one should have to experience this kind of loss, especially when there are so many ways to lessen the risk of fire. Consider using these free articles and tools to help you protect your Christian church, camp, or school.
Every year, fire departments respond to thousands of student housing structure fires at colleges and universities. This article identifies several steps that can improve safety and reduce the risk of student housing fires both on and off-campus.
Adding an outdoor fellowship area on a ministry patio or property is becoming easier to do. And fire pits are a popular addition. Whether it is portable or built in, take a moment to ensure your fire pit and supervision practices meet general safety standards.
Small, proactive measures can help your property withstand flying embers, flames, or radiant heat from a wildfire. Creating a defensible space—a buffer zone around your structures—can significantly reduce the risk of ignition.
Unless you’re running a commercial kitchen, chances are the answer to ‘who’s cooking in the ministry kitchen’ often is home cooks in the form of ministry volunteers and organizers of facility rentals. On average, home cooks cause 470 home cooking fires per day in the U.S. and $1.2 billion in direct property damage.1
Smoke from a building fire or wildfire can quickly fill your building. Unrestrained, it seeps into fabrics, climbs above ceiling tiles, and is inhaled into electronics. Cleaning materials is one thing, but getting rid of the smell requires a different approach.
Smoke from wildfires can drift hundreds of miles from its source, adversely affecting the well-being of employees, attendees, and volunteers. Learn the symptoms of wildfire smoke-related illness, what an Air Quality Alert means to your outdoor events, and five ways to breathe easier inside your facilities.
Take precautions to escape property damage and loss by denying criminals the chance to damage your property.
Christian organizations often are targets of arson. The resulting property damage and loss of valuable resources leaves a religious community feeling uneasy and unsafe.
Create a safety plan that will protect your church from arson and fire.
Candles pose special risks for churches. Is the ambiance worth the risk? Consider replacing traditional wax candles with flameless LED candles.
Storms, illness, or security threats can disrupt your activities. Here are 5 steps to developing a disaster plan that can help your ministry achieve operational resiliency.
As you consider the various options available for roofing, walls, and even landscaping, choosing resilient, fire-resistant materials can reduce your risk of fire damage in the future.
If your ministry has a clothes dryer, maintenance is the key to avoiding a fire.
A single lightning strike can set ablaze church roofs and steeples, and ruin computers, sound systems, and other electronics. One New England church learned the hard way.
DIY is great for craft projects. Fire safety and prevention is another matter. Here's why your church should use a pro.
When space is at a premium, it's tempting to store items wherever you can. Often, that creates dangerous combinations of flammable materials. Let's explore safe options.
Among the top five causes of building fires: Using outdated or temporary wiring. Is it time to update your electrical system?
Get organized. Download our Fire Safety Checklist and take a look around.
Prevent fires from sparking in your church's heating and electrical systems.
Create a safety plan that will protect your church from arson and fire.
If emergency officials broadcast a wildfire warning in your area, take steps to protect your church from the blazing embers that fly ahead of a wildfire’s flames. See how a tennis ball can help minimize damage.
Use this annual fire safety checklist to be sure fire prevention is a year-round effort for your church or ministry.
Fires are one of the leading causes of property losses—and one of the most preventable. Here are some things to think about as you look at fire safety.
Take steps to protect your church from a wildfire's flames by utilizing this checklist.
Use this checklist to learn what you can do to manage risks from fire, heating, cooling, and electrical problems.
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