🐾🔥 National Pet Fire Safety Day Our pets are family, and they depend on us to help keep them safe from fire

 
By Richmond - Carolina Fire District
July 15, 2026
 

Here are a few simple ways to protect your furry friends:
🐶 Keep pets away from stovetops, grills, candles, and fireplaces.
🔋 Avoid leaving pets unattended around open flames or lit candles.
🚪 Place a pet rescue alert sticker on a front window to let firefighters know how many pets are inside.
🔗 Keep leashes or carriers near the main entrance to make a quick evacuation easier.
🚨 Include your pets in your family's home fire escape plan and practice it together.

A few simple steps today can help protect every member of your family—two-legged and four-legged alike.

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