Background

Field Investigations is launching the FY21 Senior Fire Safety Campaign in cooperation with the CPSC Office of Communications (OCM).  Older Americans (over age 65) are one of the groups at greatest risk of dying in a fire. Whether it’s a loose dangling sleeve over the stop top or food left unattended, cooking accidents are the leading cause of fire.

To launch this campaign, the OCM has prepared the following resources:

Senior Fire Safety press release at this link:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2021/Sound-the-Alarm-Pants-Do-Catch-Fire-CPSC-Urges-Seniors-to-Stay-Vigilant-About-Clothing-Fire-Safety

Senior Fire Safety Public Service Announcement at this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj8lQEqONug&feature=youtu.be

The Neighbor Safety Network (NSN) poster at this link:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Guides/fire/sound-the-alarm-fire-prevention-tips-for-seniors