It's a shame that you can't actually fight fire with fire. That would be cool. And dangerous. Fire's great when you're studying the behavior of a flame on the International Space Station or making your animatronic dragon more realistic, but it's even more great when you're not being burned alive, so be cool about fire safety.
For National Fire Prevention Week, we bring you fire safety tips and technology courtesy of PopSci writers and fire enthusiasts past. Be careful about that watch you're wearing--it could erupt into flames!

Don't Leave Your Watch Unattended, September 1917

Asbestos... For Safety? October 1948

Practice Makes Perfect, July 1920

No Ordinary Fire, November 1920

Indoor Sprinklers, October 1982

Swatting The Firebugs, February 1936

The Smoke-Eater's Fancy Ride, January 1947
