Staff Sgt. Robert Russell demonstrates how to properly check and change the battery in a smoke detector Oct. 1, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The National Fire Protection Association urges residents to check batteries monthly and change them every six months. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Adrian R. Rowan)

Staff Sgt. Robert Russell demonstrates “daisy-chaining,” plugging one surge protector into another, Oct. 1, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The National Fire Protection Association says never to “daisy-chain” cords for more length, because it increases the risk of electrical fires. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Adrian R. Rowan)

Staff Sgt. Robert Russell demonstrates how to clean lint out of a dryer vent pipe Oct. 1, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The National Fire Protection Association urges residents to clean lint out of the vent pipe yearly, or more often if clothes are taking longer than normal to dry. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Adrian R. Rowan)

Staff Sgt. Robert Russell demonstrates improper cooking techniques Oct. 1, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The National Fire Protection Association urges residents to turn stove handles away from them so children cannot reach the handles, and to never leave cooking unattended. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Adrian R. Rowan)

Staff Sgt. Robert Russell demonstrates improper grilling procedures Oct. 1, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The National Fire Protection Association urges residents to keep grills at least 25 feet from the home, well away from deck railings and out from under eaves and patios. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Adrian R. Rowan)