Gasoline Safety
Use gasoline as a motor fuel only. Keep it outside the home, preferably in a locked, detached shed, and store just enough to power your gasoline-fueled equipment. Keep gasoline up high, inside a clearly marked container that's labeled and approved for gasoline storage. Make sure gasoline and all flammable liquids are well away from any heat source, spark or flame. To transport gasoline in an automobile to and from the filling station, place a sealed, approved container in the trunk with the trunk lid propped open and drive directly to the fueling site. Take a direct route back home and store it properly. Extinguish smoking materials before fueling, and take the equipment outside well away from combustibles. Wipe up any spills immediately and move the equipment at least 10 feet away from the fueling area to start the engine. Before re-fueling, turn off the equipment and let it cool completely.

Water Safety
Only swim in approved areas, and never leave children alone near water, not even for a second. Boating - Before fueling your boat, make sure to extinguish smoking materials and shut down all motors, fans and heating devices. Be sure the fueling nozzle is grounded to the fuel intake, leaving room for expansion. Wipe up fuel spills immediately and check the bilge for fuel leakage and odors. After fueling and before starting the motor, ventilate with the blower for at least four minutes. Wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) when riding in a boat. Air-filled swimming aids and inflated pool toys are not adequate substitutes for children.
Pools - Liquid and solid chlorine-based oxidizers are commonly sold for home pool care as hydrogen chloride products. These chemicals can spontaneously combust if contaminated by organic materials (such as body fluids, acid rain, etc.) or hydrocarbon liquids such as fuel or motor oil. This type of fire will result in toxic fumes that can be extremely dangerous and require resident evacuation. Store and use pool chemicals according to the manufacturer's recommendations, and always keep them outside the home, away from any heat source or flame. Place the containers in a dry area, well away from other items. If the container is punctured or otherwise damaged, properly dispose of the chemicals. For more information on proper storage of other hazardous chemicals or flammable and combustible products, contact your local pool supplier or fire department.

Fireworks
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend an outdoor public display put on by professionals. Designed to burn and explode, pyrotechnic devices (better known as fireworks) annually cause thousands of injuries serious enough to require emergency room treatment, including burns, lacerations, amputations, and blindness. Children between the ages of 10 and 14 are at greatest risk of injury from fireworks. NFPA recommends that all fireworks -- including devices known as "consumer fireworks" -- be used only by trained professional pyrotechnicians. Even sparklers, often mistaken as safe, burn as hot as 1200° Fahrenheit. Leave any area where amateurs (adults included) are using these devices, and do not pick up or touch found fireworks.

Athletic Activities
Biking and In-line Skating Safety - All bike riders and skaters should wear helmets that bear the label of an independent testing laboratory. Helmets should fit comfortably but securely, sitting level on the top of the head and not rocking in any direction. Always fasten the helmet's safety strap.

Camping
Pitch your tent (flame retardant is best) well away from your campfire. Only use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns inside the tent or any other closed space, as opposed to liquid-fueled heaters or lanterns. In addition to the fire hazard posed by liquid-fueled devices, carbon monoxide poisoning can easily result in unvented spaces. Build your campfire downwind, away from your tent, clearing away all dry vegetation and digging a pit surrounded by rocks. Look for signs that warn of potential fire hazards in national forests and campgrounds, and always obey park service regulations. Pour water over or cover the fire with dirt before going to sleep or leaving the campsite. Store liquid fire starter -- NEVER use gasoline -- away from your tent and campfire and use only dry kindling to freshen a campfire - not liquid fuel.

Landscaping/Gardening
Trim tree limbs so they don't hang over the roof, and keep eaves and gutters free of leaves and other debris that burn easily. Clear weeds, brush and other flammable vegetation at least 30 feet away from your home, and store firewood away from all structures. Check with local authorities before burning trash or debris outside. If you do decide to burn trash, closely supervise the fire, keep a garden hose running nearby, and keep children and pets far away from the area. By following these quick and simple steps, we can all keep summer activities fun and fire-safe. For further information on summer fire safety and related topics, please contact your local fire department or NFPA. (Note to broadcast media: NFPA has b-roll footage on summer and other fire safety topics, as well as a public service announcement addressing fireworks safety.