Around 47,000 fires occur during this festive season, resulting in over 500 deaths each year. But here’s the good news: preventing fires and burns is simple if you follow some...
Almost everyone has burned their tongue on a hot drink, or pulled their hand out from under the tap after feeling the water is uncomfortably warm. Here's how to treat...
Hot surfaces can be tricky, because it may not be immediately obvious that a surface is hot enough to cause a burn. Learn the ways to prevent and treat contact...
Prevention is your best defense against frostbite, which can wreak havoc on your body and cause permanent damage—even amputation. With that in mind, stay in tune with your body and...
Summer is upon us, and it’s tempting to cool off in the water, play more outdoor sports, or take longer walks. But sometimes we spend too much time in the...
Summer is a wonderful time of year. However, fire and burn injuries do not take a summer vacation. Knowing a few safety tips and following these recommendations can help ensure...
In the United States, about 400 die from electrocution and 4,400 are injured each year because of electrical hazards. Here are tips to help you better understand electrical burns and...
Contact burns are caused by touching a hot object. They commonly occur while cooking or using beauty tools such as a curling iron. All contact burns are preventable. Giavonni Lewis...
Strength, the desire to see his family, and a couple of friendly skiers—that's what 17-year-old Nicolas Stacy-Alcantara credits for being alive today. The Fresno, California, native became stranded in Utah's...
Firefighter teams from around the state of Utah will be bringing their chili cooking skills to the ring - competing for the coveted "Battle of the Axe" trophy. Winning this...
