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.
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
Fire prevention message resonates as much now as it did when the campaign launched in the 1950s
The nightclub tragedy is also prompting action in other Latin American countries
The owner points the finger at architects, inspectors and the entire system for the fire
The only emergency exit had been blocked from the outside
Prosecutors are seeking up to 10 years for the fire that killed 156 club goers
Fire inspector says the club broke no laws and could not be shut down, others say it could have been closed
The mascot has become the butt of a lot of jokes in Brazil for its scary-looking appearance
No working fire extinguishers, no alarms, no sprinklers, no crowd control and one way out led to tragedy
Incidents like the nightclub fires in Brazil and Rhode Island are preventable, and shame on those refuse to do so
One fire chief says lives could be saved if Rhode Island rules were adopted
The dog has a tremendous calming effect on children during fire-safety programs
The fire took 2 hours to extinguish and is another example of Russia’s poor fire-safety record
Investigators believe the twins set the fire trying to cook food while the mother was gone
The building’s sprinkler system prevented the fire from growing
More than 60 of the tattoos will be featured in a photo exhibit commemorating the fire’s 10th anniversary
Opponents say the sprinklers would not improve the building’s safety
Wife Sharon thanks firefighters and talks fire safety on TV talk show
As well equipped and well trained as we are in the States, we can still learn from our brothers and sisters overseas
The home had a smoke alarm, but there were no batteries in it at the time of the fire
The city has at least 30,000 empty homes, often the target of arson
There are concise, proven steps that will reduce the number of multiple-fatality fires, many of those victims being children
The video series landed him Liberty Mutual’s annual Firemark Award
Without the proper knowledge, residents can make the fire worse by attempting to extinguish it
As beautiful as they may be, the tradition of decorating homes during the holidays can be deadly if fire hazards are ignored
NYC fire that killed 146 led to more worker safety rules
Lack of fire protection and emergency exits trapped victims
The 661-unit high-rise complex is set for demolition early next year