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.
As fireworks season begins, cities and FDs are sharing safety and fire prevention tips to educate citizens and avoid disasters
From this year’s theme to evergreen materials to share with your community, here’s your complete guide to Fire Prevention Week — past, present and future
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services have been recognized for promoting residential fire sprinkler safety and educating communities using NFPA and HFSC resources
Potomac Heights VFD and Rescue Squad Company 7 was responding to multiple emergency calls when a fire ignited in the firehouse kitchen
“Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” aims to educate the public on safe storage and use of rechargeable batteries during Fire Prevention Week
Officials say the chemical warehouse was storing twice the amount of chemicals than had been disclosed
This recent legacy fire prompts review of stateside historic blazes
More than 3,600 San Diego buildings are overdue for fire inspections, with many lacking any inspection record at all
The overcrowded club lacked the required exits, firewalls and fire alarms in the 1977 tragedy
Firefighters use top-down, bottom-up, or controlled-burn tactics to fight them, though prevention through regular cleaning and proper wood use is key
Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino was sentenced to prison for running a bribery scheme that fast-tracked building inspections
The fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these informative, fun posts and videos
Three people died after fire tore through a Queens home with no working smoke detectors, as residents jumped from windows to escape the blaze
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
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- Former FDNY chiefs charged in prevention corruption case
- NYC begins $2M uncertified e-bike trade-in program
- ‘Don’t store guns in your oven': Va. FD offers safety advice after explosion
- Former FDNY chief pleads guilty in $190K inspection bribery case
- San Diego firefighters try chemically safe spray to prevent brush fires