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.
Follow these tips for a fun and engaging open house during fire prevention week
Key steps for volunteer and combination departments to implement a community risk reduction program
The next time you hold a fire department awards ceremony, consider giving those life safety awards to the fire inspectors and fire prevention personnel
Firefighters arrived and saw fire on the sixth-floor that also caused a fire on the third-floor
The Oakland fire where 36 people died revealed a flawed fire inspection process
Portland General Electric has set aside $15M alone for vegetation management and is replacing wooden poles in high-risk areas
Jaziyah Parker noticed her mom was “acting weird” so she called 911
Portland firefighters are concerned about structural collapse after a 4-alarm fire destroyed the building a day after fire inspectors did a walk-through
Black requested that the AFG and SAFER programs be authorized through FY 2030 and that the USFA be authorized through FY 2030 with an increased authorization of $95M per year
The landmark federal report marked a turning point for the U.S. fire service in 1973. Five decades later, many of its recommendations remain relevant – and unmet
Decades of deadly fires spurred federal action, culminating in the iconic 1973 publication that remains relevant to the fire service today
Fifty years after the pivotal report, there is clearly still work to be done and new challenges to address for future firefighters
Remembering Dr. Anne W. Phillips, author of the Minority Report published in conjunction with “America Burning”
Having a foundational understanding of our history is essential to seeing the bigger picture for our future
Continuing the mission of emergency services legends, leaders and champions
A message from the IAFC president, calling for a renewed commitment to these principles in our efforts to prevent and respond to fires
With his retirement nearing, the NFFF’s executive director reflects on the Foundation’s evolution and the profound connections he’s made along the way
We MUST check the status of smoke alarms at vacation properties, sleepovers, hotels … anywhere and everywhere our kids stay
Novato Chief Bill Tyler said officials will work to ensure the facility has ample notification and warning systems to quickly stop potential fires from spreading
“Peg Paul has made significant contributions at the national level to fire prevention and life safety initiatives,” the Congressional Fire Services Institute said
The video combines research footage with 3D modeling to show fire growth and spread throughout an apartment, the hallway and the stairwell
Mayday training, preplanning, mutual-aid agreements and scene size-ups emerge as common themes in major incidents
“You need to hear the beep,” the Washington Township Fire Department sings to the tune of Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time”
Statesboro Chief Tim Grams said the plan should let inspectors work efficiently “while also offering a more convenient option for the business owners”
The bill, which is expected to go to the president by the end of the year, means funding for the AFG programs may continue into the next decade
Members of Milledgeville Fire Rescue recorded and filmed “Don’t Wait (Pre Plan Your Escape)”
“Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” teaches simple, but important actions to safe from home and school fires
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William Klobus joined the department 11 years ago and may have been its oldest member
Reflections on the pain of loss but also the promise community risk reduction
The Greensburg Fire Department is hosting school presentations for Fire Prevention Week and wrapped a tanker in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The videos, coupled with the institute’s annual survey findings, align with the start of Fire Prevention Month to encourage fire safe behaviors
NFPA and USFA leaders share guidance for increasing public awareness of fire safety
Exploring the countless opportunities enhance fire safety in your communities
