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.
The fast-moving Cocoanut Grove fire killed nearly 500 and changed fire safety and burn treatment as we know it
Halloween fires account for an average of 25 deaths per year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration
Covering 4,000 properties this year, the Southern Marin Fire District finished inspections across new state-designated fire severity zones
Chief William Halstead led the department’s response to the 2012 elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Training tips for the unique hazards associated with rooftop blazes
First launched during the pandemic, “Storytime with Chief Cassidy” – a product of the Holliston (Mass.) Fire Department – won a 2021 Communicator Award for excellence
Four firefighters and an inspector were hurt and transported to a hospital, where two were listed in critical but stable condition
As the state heads into a dangerous heat wave, officials warn residents about the current conditions and what the coming months may hold
Fire department leaders are proposing regular rental unit inspections and a registry of rental properties
The West Douglas County Fire Protection District did not reveal the circumstances of Stephen Smith’s death but praised his character
Sprinkler systems, smoke detection and fire alarms may not yet be installed and operational
San Jose fire officials had concerns about the fire alarm and sprinkler systems over a year before the fire, which more than 100 firefighters responded to
Firefighters alleged retaliation after reporting misconduct relating to untrained fire inspectors engaging in rushed or incomplete building inspections
Other challenges to the future of the fire service include shift schedule adjustments and rethinking our apparatus
“Certainly, the fertilizer plant fire is a wake-up call,” Mike Causey said after fire that led thousands to evacuate
Steve Leonard of the Owensboro Fire Department says, “‘The job of an old firefighter is to make sure a young firefighter becomes an old firefighter”
The shifts are long for police; EMS crews have responded to parade accidents and injuries; firefighters are on-site for flambeau safety
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
Applying for the Fire Prevention & Safety grant? Don’t miss these important details
Weeks after a deadly rowhouse fire, Adam Thiel cited the need for fire prevention efforts, adding that “equity is a really important component” of the issue
High profile fires in Philadelphia and New York highlight the need for additional community outreach and education
Share these life safety resources with your community to help prevent tragedies like the fatal Bronx blaze
All the deaths were due to smoke inhalation, a spokeswoman for the city’s medical examiner said
The Build Back Better and High-Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive acts include public housing upgrades and a fire sprinkler tax incentive
Videos: The beloved actress also was an honorary forest ranger who encouraged wildfire prevention
The Albany Fire Department is shifting tactics to ensure it can inspect 100% of the more than 300 local houses of worship
The funding will extend the scope of the FOCUS survey, a fire service-specific safety culture assessment tool
USFS officials have approved the use of Perimeter Solutions’ fire retardant as a wildland fire preventative measure that can last for months
How to go beyond the “usual suspects” of inspections to seek out hidden violations
Departments across the country are using this year’s theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety,” to engage with their community
The coupon will be available for eligible first responders in advance of National First Responders Day
The week-long NFPA-sponsored event will take place Oct. 3-9, focusing on educating children and adults about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
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