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.
Three residents of Gabriel House are suing the facility’s owner and a fire inspection company, claiming unsafe conditions, poor enforcement of smoking policies, and failed fire systems
By digitally mapping building layouts and gathering key site details during on-site visits, Jacksonville Fire Department crews aim to boost response
A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
Three examples underscore that we’re missing the mark with our current fire prevention strategies
8-year-old Tamia Price remembered the firefighters’ messages of knowing two ways out of the home
The building’s acting manager was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter, but jury deadlocks on same charge against artists’ commune leader
Chief Michael O’Brian describes the biggest risk management issues facing the fire service – and where progress can be made
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc., firefighters are helping to clear brushes, conduct controlled burns and fight wildland fires
How firefighters can work with childcare facilities to help underscore fire safety
One state senator said he plans to introduce a bill that would require DHS to inspect all smoke detectors during their annual inspection of childcare facilities
What firefighters need to understand about these unique incidents and how to prevent it in schools
Fire Forum focused on efforts to quell the increasing number of fire deaths and improve firefighter safety
Lt. Allen Williams made himself out to be a Certified Fire Investigator, but had not actually received certification from the IAAI
From ruling out cooking, to extended life and tamper-proof batteries, smoke alarms are on the verge of a technology breakthrough
Talk to your municipality now to be a part of the action plan for Community Development Block Grant Program funds, administered by HUD
Starting April 1, it will be illegal to sell smoke detectors with removable, replaceable batteries in New York state
Here are actions for fire safety educators and their departments to reach new residents and share life safety messages
Former Fire Marshal John Vidovich was transferred out of his job after he clashed with inspectors in his department and the fire union sought his removal
Wolf Creek/Craig Fire Chief Rocky Infanger was honored for bringing a passion and purpose to mitigation work as well as a concern for the well-being of others
Other fire inspectors will still check the businesses, but the agreement would bar Fire Marshal Kevin Jones from inspecting seven adult entertainment businesses
Gather stakeholders and resources, capitalize on the holidays and perform a community education blitz after tragedy to stop preventable fire deaths
Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who is seeking the upgrade, estimated that 430 buildings that are six stories or higher would be required to have the sprinklers
College students had lessons in fire safety that included using extinguishers and checking out a “smoky” hallway
The competitive nature of federal government grants may force departments to look to the private sector for funding
The fire service has the opportunity to adapt fire code enforcement to new and emerging threats, including active violence
Oakland Fire Chief Darin White announced that he is searching for a new leader to the Fire Prevention Bureau after Miguel Trujillo resigned
Five priority programs include smoke alarm installations, sprinkler awareness, risk assessments, code enforcement and arson investigation
The Safe Awake alarms emit three beeps, followed by a pulsating bright strobe light while a piece of plastic placed under the resident’s bed vibrates
The Encinitas Fire Department started the “Fire Safety Challenge” on Twitter as a tie-in to the season finale
Preliminary findings from the Grenfell Tower Interim Report discuss six major areas for improvement in fire safety
The Honolulu Fire Department urged the community to not use stoves as counter space after two kitchen fires occurred in less than 24 hours
