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.
Sumter County deputies tried to enter the house and rescue the woman
New ordinance allows the fire chief to declare a building a “public nuisance” and have a structure torn down
Hanover Fire Station 2 housed a fire engine, tender and two brush units
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
As home fire risks grow more complex, departments are working with developers to show how sprinklers enhance safety and reduce long-term costs
Hosted by Vision 20/20, CRR Week spotlights data-driven community risk reduction and this year emphasizes “Emergency Response,” with new free toolkit resources for departments nationwide
Take these prevention measures to lower the chance of your holiday centerpiece going up in flames, and what to do if it does
Anchorage is rewriting its nearly 20-year-old community wildfire protection plan to better assess neighborhood risk
Videos offer as useful tips firefighters can share with their communities just in time for Thanksgiving
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
The high-profile project highlights IBC/NFPA requirements and how past landmark fires shaped today’s assembly occupancy rules
An internal review calls the Fall River five-alarm fire that killed 10 “one of the most complex” in department history, citing 53 rescues and recommending code changes for high-risk sites
The festival, hosted by Fire Safe Marin, brought together all local fire agencies, nonprofits and vendors for live-burn demos and practical home-hardening tips
Hundreds visited Syracuse Station 17 to learn safe charging and storage tips, meet firefighters and try hands-on demos amid rising battery fire risks
Lakeville Hose Co. junior members Skyler and Eden Ohmen helped teach K–3 fire safety and demoed gear
Families toured six Vacaville fire stations, watched demos, collected passport stamps for prizes as firefighters showcased gear to build connections with residents
The new entity is dedicated to advancing autonomous fire prevention solutions
How to tailor your safety messaging by age group