🐾🔥 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.