--- title: "Free Video Resource: Fire Safety for Residents" description: Learn essential steps residents should take before and after a fire. Share this free safety video from HAI Group to help keep your community informed and safe. image: https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/FireSafetyResidents_FeaturedImage2.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.haigroup.com/free-video-resource-fire-safety-for-residents#main-content) [![hai-logo-KO-256px](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hai-logo-KO-256px.png?width=256&height=57&name=hai-logo-KO-256px.png "hai-logo-KO-256px")](https://www.haigroup.com/) - SEARCH - [Risk Management](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/risk-management), - [Fire Safety](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/fire-safety), - [Resident Resources](https://blog.haigroup.com/tag/resident-resources) # Free Video Resource: Fire Safety for Residents ![](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/FireSafetyResidents_FeaturedImage2.png) - November 20, 2025 ![Ally Modugno | Marketing Specialist | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/Ally%20Modugno.jpg) [Ally Modugno | Marketing Specialist | HAI Group](https://blog.haigroup.com/author/ally-modugno) [< Back to Resource Center](https://blog.haigroup.com) Fires can happen when you least expect them, which is why preparation and awareness are essential. In 2023, local fire departments responded to an estimated [1.39 million fires in the United States](https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/research/nfpa-research/fire-statistical-reports/fire-loss-in-the-united-states), resulting in more than $23 billion in property damage. With impacts this significant, helping residents understand what to do before and after a fire is a crucial part of community safety. HAI Group’s Risk Control and Consulting team created a short video that housing organizations can share with their residents. This resource walks viewers through the essential actions to take at every stage of a fire emergency, including preparation, evacuation, communication, and recovery. ##### Watch Fire Safety for Residents: Steps to Take Before and After a Fire   The video is also [available to download](https://blog.haigroup.com/hubfs/Video_Resources/Cooking_Fire_Safety_Tips.mp4) for internal use. [![Download the Fire Safety for Residents Video](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20790879/interactive-199974439497.png)](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKhY6zPB3DTPt00Po9l1h9v7JOUFgujGbevpsUMg9qBlp2R3rmob6p4T2s8o9T%2BIBTxy3uvzXcvEZ%2FudLGTiNlNnJ6Hg%2B3ZEloGZZl2aiLmGG7W9igGUnDUwvq8dG5GeHlc7vRVqMIoTUEBeOcQA0P8t%2BxZ0I0icGvc%2F3WAdXup7mgAHqNmaCDPR9BdhxxybyxF%2FsVvUwyT5vdlm6Ovfc1Gg%2FkhgMMqWSoZbcgofFhz6%2FAfbVN2sPpRpZZP91WSwx37Mzg%3D&webInteractiveContentId=199974439497&portalId=20790879) ## What residents will learn - How to understand evacuation routes and prepare an emergency bag - What to do if your unit becomes temporarily uninhabitable - The importance of keeping exits clear and reporting fire safety equipment issues - How to stay in communication with your housing authority after a fire - When it’s safe to re-enter your unit - How to access support services and recovery resources ## Have questions about fire safety or other risks? Your dedicated HAI Group risk control consultant can answer questions, offer guidance, and provide additional resources tailored to your agency’s needs. Use the button below to contact them to discuss any risk management-related topics. [![Contact My Risk Control Consultant](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20790879/interactive-185612556070.png)](https://blog.haigroup.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL0d2nAF8SrvSI3XB%2FqJpcb2xZ5q0QtFCp87CnbmKBNyIJDsWHx7ZziNpKRvESEgIgshmkIg56rGuQ7ZPehDeMqlt0u988odwPjzjRs%2BMaKHo1J6WwJ5MpYCIyexH45tjO%2BpXDjhe13sYRrym%2FSE%2BByNJjUOpHJyYhbeP7XLGtMI3GyLd6rMQ%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=185612556070&portalId=20790879) The information presented is for general reference only. HAI Group makes no representation or warranty about the accuracy or applicability of this information for any particular use or circumstance. Your use of this information is at your own discretion and risk. 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