The winter holiday season is an especially important time to practice fire safety as it brings a new set of

All stats provided by the NFPA an organization SkySaver is proud to be a member of. The Holidays can be a particularly

According to new statistics, 2014 has officially been the busiest year in FDNY history as they have responded to over 1.6 million calls, up

Fire safety and knowing how to safely evacuate a building are crucial to ensure your safety and security. In fact,

A recent skyscraper fire in Dubai has again brought the issue of fire-safety in skyscrapers to the forefront of people’s attention. The

Both the NFPA and FEMA strongly advise that all rooms in your home should have two safe exits in case

Two engineering majors at George Mason University have invented a new firefighting device that may one day revolutionize the industry. This device is incredible

Fires can start in all sorts of crazy ways, which is why it’s so important to have a safe evacuation

Unfortunately, the word ‘prepper‘ is now attached to several negative stereotypes and may conjure up images of camo-clad, gun slinging,

When travelling in the third world and developing countries, there are many safety tips to keep in mind. One that is

Inside the SkySaver backpack is a controlled descent device (CDD) which underwent rigorous testing under many conditions. These tests were done in

Leading up to our launch we will be holding weekly fire trivia contests and each week one lucky winner will get

Outdoor fire escape systems have been a familiar escape device for those living in high rise buildings for many years, but

Not all fires require a full building evacuation, some fires are kept at bay in single apartments, while others can

At SkySaver, we have done rigorous testing to make sure the product is safe, durable, and can be used easily

In a previous blog post, lessons were learned about fire safety from popular television sitcoms. Now let’s learn from the big

The National Fire Protection Association or NFPA reported that from 2007-2011, 15,400 high-rise structure fires were reported PER YEAR. These

According to the FEMA Agency, electrical fires in homes claim the lives of about 280 Americans each year and injure

You probably think you know all there is to know about campfire safety by now. You went to boy/girl scouts

When it comes to fire safety, you need to separate fact from fiction, reality from myth, truth from lie. In

From a young age, children are taught not to play with fire. Fire is hot and it hurts, so stay

FROM A YOUNG AGE, YOU ARE TAUGHT ABOUT THE DANGERS OF FIRE. DON’T PLAY WITH IT. DON’T BE CARELESS WITH

Everyone knows that fire is hot, but how hot can it actually get? Not everyone realizes that there are different

Who hasn’t quoted The Simpsons, when Doctor Nick rightfully exclaims “Inflammable means flammable? What a country!” Do you even know

Rollovers, flashovers, and backdrafts. These three terms are used to describe special fire circumstances. You do not want to be

It’s the holiday season. This is the time of year, statistically speaking, that residential fires tend to spike. You’ve got

DON’T IGNORE THE STATS High rise dwellers and occupants have a more serious challenge than residents of low rise buildings

When living in a high-rise, fire safety should be at the top of your list of priorities. Having all of

You might think that SkySaver’s only use is to escape a fire when there is no other way out. Fire

Looking for a place to live isn’t easy, as many factors play into the decision. Probably the two things people

Forty-six percent of US residents believe they will experience a disaster in the coming years, yet very few are actually

When living in a multistory building, fire safety should be a top priority. Each resident should make it their business

As mentioned in a previous blog post, SkySavers are for more than just fire safety. A SkySaver can be used to

The first thing you may be asking is, “What is an ICE List?” ICE or In Case of Emergency is

Office fires in the United States are a regular issue, causing 44 injuries, 4 deaths, and $112 million in direct

In a previous blog post, the chemical makeup of fire was discussed. This included the fact that fire needs an oxidizer.

When starting a business, the first thing on your mind is most likely related to how you can be successful.

When it comes to safety, there is a lot that can be done to prevent fire, fight fire, and escape

The following is a list of 10 must-have apps for preppers. These aren’t necessarily the top 10 apps, as we

A one-alarm fire in Joppa. A two-alarm fire on Malvern Road. A three-alarm fire in Staten Island. A four-alarm fire on Washington Avenue. A five-alarm fire in Fresno. A six-alarm fire on

We’ve covered what fire is, how it spreads, how hot it gets, and more. The answers to these questions may have been interesting,

Memorial Day weekend right around the corner. On Memorial Day, Americans remember those who died while serving in the armed

Everyone has flammable materials and liquids lying around their house. Some you may know about and some you may not.

Fire safety should be of paramount importance when living or working in a high rise building. Getting stuck with no

See “The 4 Biggest Fire Starters” for the companion list. Fire safety should be a high priority when starting a

The Fourth of July is here, and you know what that means: Celebrations, Hot dog eating contests, barbeques, and fireworks.

There is something mesmerising about fire. You just stare at it and continue to stare and stare. You don’t know

As emphasized over and over again, fire safety should be a top priority in your home or office. Without a

When a fire starts in your residence or office, the first thing you think of is probably to put it out

Labor Day is right around the corner and that means the school year is just about to begin. Now is

It’s always good to be prepared when encountering emergency situations. Whether fire, natural disaster, or terrorist threat, you can never

In a previous blog, we covered the Best Firefighting TV Shows. Now, we will be discussing the top five firefighter movies.

About 90 percent of wildfires are started because of humans. Whether intentional or unintentional, these fires generally begin from campfires

You’ve come to this site and you’ve probably seen our videos. You can see the benefit of SkySaver, however, you,

Samsung’s new smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7, continues to have fire safety issues and do damage to the company’s image,

This evening is Halloween, and that means candy, costumes, and jack-o-lanterns. Along with Halloween comes an array of potential fire

On New Year’s Eve, approximately 10 months ago, a hotel in Dubai went up in flames. The 63-storey skyscraper was

As we are nearing some of the peak days for home cooking fires (see our post on how to extinguish

Winter is most definitely upon us and that means extended use of heaters, ovens, and dryers. It’s also the holiday

The year has come and gone and sadly, fire safety is still very much an issue in the world today.

We previously discussed fire safety in TV shows such as Seinfeld, The Flash, The Office, and more, as well as fire safety in

Fire is the observable effect of the procedure for combustion – a special kind of chemical reaction. It happens between

You will find five types of fire extinguishers commonly in use today; water, foam, powder, CO2 and wet substance. Other

We recently posted about ten of the most prolific fire safety recalls which happened over the past several decades. That was just

SkySaver is not ONLY for escaping fires, as many believe. It can be used in any kind of high-rise emergency, including natural disasters such

An apartment can become a death trap in a matter of minutes, should a fire break out. There are only

The name “fire tornado” sounds pretty scary. A fire tornado is also known as a fire devil, firenado, fire twister,

More than 2,500 fire deaths occur in the USA every year. Eight out of ten of these fire deaths result

Spring break is quickly approaching and that means that college campuses will be emptying for a short period of time.

You believe it’ll never happen to you. In fact, you know it’ll never happen to you, right? People own smoke detectors,

Going along with the thinking “it’ll never happen to me” is not the smartest thing to do. How many people

“It’ll never happen to me.” “I’m always careful.” “What’s the big deal?” “Even if something happens, I can definitely handle

Everyone owns household appliances, whether a refrigerator, oven, TV, etc. These devices generally require a much greater electricity usage than,

Crane disasters became quite common in the world as the anticipation for rapid urban development has increased globally. Bigger building,

THE DISABLED AND FIRE SAFETY – Fires can cause devastating harm to property and even death to many people. The