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.
A nationwide push for single-staircase buildings to ease the housing crisis is raising alarms from NFPA and fire safety experts, who warn the shift could compromise emergency access and evacuation
The FDNY reports a 53% spike in fires caused by Lithium-ion batteries this year, urging New Yorkers to charge e-bikes and scooters outside as part of a new “Take It Outside” safety campaign
Former FDNY chief Brian Cordasco was sentenced to 20 months in prison for accepting $190K in bribes to fast-track inspections
Important information to keep you informed about fire safety
A step-by-step look at how to extinguish a grease fire — key tips to share with your community
Electrical fires caused an estimated 295 deaths, 900 injuries and over $1.2 billion in property loss in one year alone
A community guide for preventing and extinguishing electrical fires
Follow these tips for a fun and engaging open house during fire prevention week
Key steps for volunteer and combination departments to implement a community risk reduction program
The next time you hold a fire department awards ceremony, consider giving those life safety awards to the fire inspectors and fire prevention personnel
The Norwalk Fire Department was recognized for reducing workers’ compensation costs by 27% annually as part of its commitment to firefighter health and safety
Prepared homeowners taking advantage of a burgeoning market of home fire defense technologies have a big role to play in saving homes from wildfire
Officials estimate that around half of the 4,000 gallons has been sprayed on more than 40 fire-prone acres, including at least six places where homeless people have been known to camp
Here’s a breakdown of the most common types of fire extinguishers and category classifications
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
The West Bloomfield Township fire marshal said no adults were home at the time of the fire
The NFPA reports that nearly half of all home fires involve cooking equipment
Anthony Saccavino was one of two former chiefs in the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention charged with rushing improper requests to expedite inspections
North West Fire District Chief Tony McIntyre said the Baldwinsville apartments did have sprinklers and smoke detectors but the bulk of the fire was in the attic
The church in Bryan remains open as the pastor contests a civil case requiring costly upgrades, including fire sprinklers, to meet city regulations for overnight stays
The Elko County Fire Protection District will use BLM funding to continue fuel treatments in current and new areas
The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection said it’s still in “the pre-rulemaking phase” while it finds money to alleviate the potential costs under the new requirements
Philadelphia’s roving fire unit aims to get warming fires from burning out of control
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker presented data from 2024 on fires related to lithium-ion batteries
The former president was instrumental in the creation of FEMA, pushing for heightened emergency response capabilities
Teresa Crisman is the recipient of the IFSTA Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education
Authorities said the Charlotte apartment had smoke detectors but the batteries had been removed
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