Spread the word that stops the spread of fire

In case of fire, a closed door can isolate the fire’s flow, reduce room temperatures and keep carbon monoxide levels down. Close Before You Doze aims to make closing doors at night part of people’s bedtime routine. As a safety influencer, you can help share the benefits of this message as a potentially life-saving measure against fast-moving home fires.

The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes.

Guided by a global advisory board comprised of fire service personnel, FSRI investigates residential, commercial, and industrial fires.

Backed by Scientific Research

Full-scale experiments, field-testing, and predictive modeling replicate actual fires faced by firefighters on the fire ground.

Focused on Public Safety Education

After proving that a closed door could potentially save lives in a fire, FSRI is committed to share this finding with the world.

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From printable flyers and refrigerator magnets, shareable graphics and videos, and even public relations resources, we’ve assembled a variety of materials safety influencers can use to make sure the message is heard loud and clear.

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Closed doors are helping save lives. Learn about real-life incidents and see coverage of Close Before You Doze in action.

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WBBJTV

Closing Bedroom Door Helped Resident Escape from House Fire

August 25, 2026

WCIA.com

Apartment Fire in Savoy Causes Less Damage Due to Closed Door

August 25, 2026

Whitman County Gazette

Thornton House Fire Contained by Closed Door

July 28, 2026

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Ohio State Fire Marshal Presents Close Before You Doze at State Fair

Close Before You Doze campaign featured at high-profile event

Close Before You Doze: The Winning Science Fair Project

This past Spring, the Close Before You Doze message was the theme of the winning 6th Grade Science Fair project put together by 12-year-old Peyton Pierson in Osceola, Indiana.

New York Assistant Fire Chief Uses Dollhouse to Share Close Before You Doze Message

Assistant Chief Lee Dunham of the Campville Fire Department / Town of Owego Fire District is taking the Close Before You Doze message to...

Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Features Close Before You Doze at Open House

The Sunday following Fire Prevention Week, the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) in Montgomery County, Maryland hosted their Annual Open House.

All 31 Atlanta Fire and Rescue Stations Equipped with CBYD Message

The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (GA) has creatively placed Close Before You Doze fire facts on yard signs in front of all 31 of their fire stations throughout the city.

San Francisco Fire Department Highlights CBYD During Local Safety Awareness Events

The San Francisco Fire Department’s enhanced Fire Prevention and Education Team has a mission of promoting fire safety through community outreach and education.

Firehouse K9s Share CBYD Message for #NationalPetDay

For #NationalPetDay, several fire department K9s answered the call to help spread the word that can stop the spread of fire.

Teen Girls Learn the Importance of Closed Door for Fire Safety

Jennifer Williams, UL's FSRI Senior Content Specialist taught over 50 girls ages 13-17 the important role that a closed door can play in slowing a fire’s growth.