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 conflagration claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people but still exists for many in the shadow of the Great Chicago Fire
Touted as “absolutely fireproof,” Atlanta’s Winecoff Hotel became the scene of America’s deadliest hotel blaze, claiming 119 lives
Owensboro second graders learned smoke-detector checks, escape plans and 911 basics, then tried on gear and sprayed hoses during Fire Prevention Week
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
Windsor’s Lauri Volkert is the first individual from the state to receive the national honor
Jason Blubaum, a deputy fire marshal based in Coeur d’Alene, said despite multiple calls reporting full gas canisters in the woods, none have been found
Bryon Stein was honored as a Key Influencer by the Navy demonstration team for his work in the community and being named the La Crosse Fire Department firefighter of the year
Officials say Tri-County Firefighter Douglas Smith, 18, was killed when the University of Houston deputy fire marshal fired his rifle while showing it off
The rewritten version of “Burning Down the House” by the Talking Heads warns residents of common fire hazards
There are several opportunities to engage the skills of non-firefighting personnel or members who are past their front-line days
Two of the firefighter suffered severe burns in the February mobile home blaze
St. George Island Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith drowned while attempting to rescue two people in August
A sample self-guided program serves as a model for new firefighters learning the ins and outs of life safety-focused NFPA 1035
The woman, reportedly Chapel Hill Fire Inspector Larry “Donnie” Donnell Morrisey’s ex-fiancée, was found dead with her daughter at a separate scene
Chief Billy Goldfeder addresses a common issue – the lack of interest in fire prevention activities – and shares ideas to achieve engagement
Two of the firefighters sustained burns to 40-50% of their bodies, officials said
Brockton fire officials said the teacher directed the student to evacuate, managed to figure out the child’s address and alerted the fire department
The three Suffolk firefighters and one resident of the two-story home were transported to the hospital with injuries
