Fire Prevention
The fire prevention topic encompasses a host of articles on creating public safety programs and community risk reduction ideas, as well as how to impress upon new fire department members the importance of sharing the fire prevention message.
About 80 Fort Lauderdale firefighters responded to a second-alarm blaze at the Backyard nightclub in the Himmarshee entertainment district, bringing it under control in about 30 minutes
Sterling Heights, chosen as one of three sites nationwide for the FEMA-funded Cooking Fire Prevention Toolkit Initiative, is installing temperature-limiting stove technology at Fieldstone Apartments to address cooking fires, the leading cause of home fires in America
For CO Awareness Month, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association are urging proactive safety measures as the odorless, invisible gas sends more than 100,000 people to emergency rooms and kills over 1,200 Americans annually
The two-month crackdown uncovered uncertified batteries and illegally fast e-bikes across more than 200 shops, coming as lithium-ion battery fires have killed multiple New Yorkers this year
Boulder plans to spend up to $10.25 million annually on voluntary wildfire hardening efforts across 12 western neighborhoods, as officials debate whether to eventually require hardening measures rather than relying on homeowner participation
The state’s new fire code requires annual inspections for recalled sprinkler heads and property owner notification to local fire departments, addressing a gap exposed by the 2025 Fall River fire that killed 10 residents
Officials say the TikTok challenges, which encourage children to ignite isopropyl alcohol for effects like “fire-breathing,” can cause severe burns or house fires, after a 9-year-old New Orleans boy was burned over 70% of his body this month
Halloween fires account for an average of 25 deaths per year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration
Fire Chief Austin Antrim says the library’s lack of sprinklers and aging wiring pose serious fire risks, backing a $1 million town contribution toward a $4 million renovation voters will decide
Build a stronger inspection program that improves code compliance, firefighter readiness and emergency response
Durham firefighter Andrew Brokes who died searching for victims, will be honored in his hometown of Burlington, as Gov. Josh Stein ordered flags lowered statewide
A survivor’s daughter alleges the Durham property had no smoke detectors or fire extinguishers, as tax records reveal mismatched occupancy classifications
The fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
How to tailor your safety messaging by age group
Connect with RAs to help share kitchen safety tips, provide fire extinguisher training, and underscore proper use of small appliances
You’ll undoubtedly have to answer at least one of these questions when speaking with members of the community, so be ready
The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, 2026, is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower”
Statesville firefighters are asking residents to keep rechargeable batteries out of the trash and safely recycle them to reduce lithium-ion battery fires
The lawsuit alleges fireworks companies and government agencies ignored years of warning signs and safety failures before the 2025 blast killed seven
How fire and EMS agencies can take part in National Night Out to build relationships, promote safety and recruit the next generation
The Oakland Fire Department limited wildfire vegetation inspections to public property after firefighters reported attacks and intimidation
The Virginia military installation uses home visits and newcomer education to reduce residential fire risks
Columbia firefighters said a candle being used to repel mosquitoes ignited a fire that spread to neighboring homes, displacing at least five people
The Norwich Township chief says a state law fast-tracking private power projects has left first responders without access to critical planning information for a new fuel-cell facility serving an Amazon data center
Easton officials are evaluating staffing, inspections and response procedures after a NIOSH report on the Hotel Hampton fire
“Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires
Investigators say an e-scooter battery charged with a third-party charger likely sparked the fire that killed a lieutenant
With AFG and SAFER grants now open, grant expert Jane Prescott details how departments can build a stronger application before the June 22 deadline
The National Fire Protection Association and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition honored two advocates for their efforts to promote residential fire sprinklers and advance community fire safety
