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See how first responders and others are sharing the Close Before You Doze message in new and creative ways.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

Close Before You Doze campaign featured at high-profile event

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