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.
The Norwalk Fire Department was recognized for reducing workers’ compensation costs by 27% annually as part of its commitment to firefighter health and safety
Prepared homeowners taking advantage of a burgeoning market of home fire defense technologies have a big role to play in saving homes from wildfire
From the story of Mrs. O’Leary’s cow to the annual observations that bring fire safety messages to millions
You train for the rescue; train them to be rescued
Building your team’s playbook means identifying smart locations, securing key partnerships and getting team buy-in
The “State of Science” event will feature presentations from fire service leaders detailing challenges and proposed solutions to the fire problems facing the nation
The National Fire Protection Association has announced its theme for this year: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
The 2022 “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” campaign shares simple but important ways to safely escape home fires
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines a community risk reduction plan departments can follow to protect at-risk populations
Already burning wildfires could worsen, or new blazes could spark in the next three days in Oregon as high winds and rising temperatures increase fire risk
Let’s stop talking about gallons per minute and instead focus on dollars per year
An inventor and Calif. business owner has spent 18 years developing a plant-based, nontoxic substance
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The Columbus building partially collapsed earlier, and the firefighter was making sure it was unoccupied when the structure gave way again
Forest ecologist: The sequoias survived their first wildfire in more than a century, thanks to efforts to regularly burn the undergrowth beneath the trees
Chief William Halstead led the department’s response to the 2012 elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Training tips for the unique hazards associated with rooftop blazes
First launched during the pandemic, “Storytime with Chief Cassidy” – a product of the Holliston (Mass.) Fire Department – won a 2021 Communicator Award for excellence
Four firefighters and an inspector were hurt and transported to a hospital, where two were listed in critical but stable condition
As the state heads into a dangerous heat wave, officials warn residents about the current conditions and what the coming months may hold
Fire department leaders are proposing regular rental unit inspections and a registry of rental properties
The West Douglas County Fire Protection District did not reveal the circumstances of Stephen Smith’s death but praised his character
Sprinkler systems, smoke detection and fire alarms may not yet be installed and operational
San Jose fire officials had concerns about the fire alarm and sprinkler systems over a year before the fire, which more than 100 firefighters responded to
Firefighters alleged retaliation after reporting misconduct relating to untrained fire inspectors engaging in rushed or incomplete building inspections
Other challenges to the future of the fire service include shift schedule adjustments and rethinking our apparatus
“Certainly, the fertilizer plant fire is a wake-up call,” Mike Causey said after fire that led thousands to evacuate
Steve Leonard of the Owensboro Fire Department says, “‘The job of an old firefighter is to make sure a young firefighter becomes an old firefighter”
The shifts are long for police; EMS crews have responded to parade accidents and injuries; firefighters are on-site for flambeau safety
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
Applying for the Fire Prevention & Safety grant? Don’t miss these important details
Weeks after a deadly rowhouse fire, Adam Thiel cited the need for fire prevention efforts, adding that “equity is a really important component” of the issue
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