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.
Detailing the evolution of heat detectors in the late-1800s to modern-day “smart” smoke detectors
The Portland woman was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher saying she was inside a basement bathroom
Two former chiefs in the prevention bureau allegedly solicited and accepted bribes from at least 2021 through 2023
Why home fire sprinklers are the only technology that can stop a fire from becoming deadly
After a Manhattan fire killed three people, records show the building’s landlord has hundreds of unresolved violations across multiple New York City properties
The Statesville Fire Department will celebrate its 150th anniversary with demonstrations, fire safety activities and historic displays
A NIOSH investigation into a boarding house fire shows why departments must train for emergency egress and competing strategies
The fast-moving Manhattan blaze spread through a six-story building’s lone staircase and displaced about 100 residents
An investigation found missed inspections, code violations and communication breakdowns contributed to a near-fatal rescue during a fast-moving Easton fire
Researchers in South Carolina are torching houses on purpose to test how materials, landscaping and extreme winds impact fire spread
After pausing distribution because of budget tightening tied to a $48.4M budget gap, the fire department says new plastic fire hats have been ordered and will soon be back at firehouses and community events
Boston’s Fire Prevention Unit has paused handing out plastic fire hats to kids due to budget cuts, drawing criticism from city councilors who question spending priorities amid a growing deficit
Four children were rescued from a blaze that officials say started when a child was playing with a lighter
Valley Regional Fire & Rescue in Butler Township started “116-The Frequency” to connect with residents, highlight local leaders and give listeners a closer look at firehouse life
A deadly Queens fire that killed four, including a 3-year-old girl, is raising new questions about illegal housing conditions, overcrowding and ignored complaints
A practical playbook for protecting soft targets without disrupting public life
The Owensboro Fire Department is using short, funny TikTok videos to boost recruiting and share fire safety tips, reaching thousands of viewers in just its first week
A smoke alarm installed through “Get Alarmed Chelmsford” woke residents during a fire at Chelmsford Commons, allowing them to put out flames and evacuate before crews arrived
The Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department’s 1978-era station will undergo major upgrades, addressing the lack of sprinklers, outdated alarms and inadequate living spaces
Key steps for volunteer and combination departments to implement a community risk reduction program
Maximize CRR efforts by working with local agencies and tapping into federal resources
Illustrating the difference between prevention and cure — a familiar concept in the fire service
How to lean into a customer-focused approach to modern fire service delivery
Departments are encouraged to spotlight their CRR efforts and share success stories
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
The Tulsa Fire Department announced Assistant Fire Marshal Stephen Mixon died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty
State data show 44 people died in 30 fires last year, down from 2024
FDNY officials say a sharp rise in fire fatalities among New Yorkers age 65 and older is “very concerning,” with seniors accounting for nearly two-thirds of the city’s fire deaths so far this year
Rocky Hill firefighters say heavy debris and paper trash inside a historic home fueled a blaze, leaving the resident critically injured