Fire Prevention News

New Standards Development Activity on Battery Safety

May 24, 2024

NFPA is seeking comments regarding New Standards Development Activity on Battery Safety read more

Model Code Adoption and Development: Many Challenges Lie Ahead

October 13, 2011

The availability of the 2012 I-Codes signals the start of the code development process for the 2015 I-Codes. The first ... read more
Initiatives for Improving Fire Prevention Bureau Customer Service

October 13, 2011

As the overall economy continues to struggle and our department budgets are under increased pressure, it may seem a very ... read more
Environmental Sustainability: The Inherent Environmental Benefits of Fire Sprinklers

March 30, 2012

Anyone who understands fire-sprinkler systems also understands they’ve had a positive impact on our environment for over 135 years without ... read more
Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act Introduced in the House

May 18, 2011

Recently, Representative Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Representative James Langevin (D-RI) introduced the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2011 (H.R. 1792).... read more
Proving the Value of Fire Prevention

October 13, 2011

How do you prove a negative? That’s really the struggle fire-prevention experts face. How do you prove that you prevented ... read more
IAFC and Kidde Partner for Home Fire Safety

June 10, 2011

Efforts Aimed at Improving Smoke Alarm Placement in the Home Recognizing the need for improved education and awareness about home ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Managing Relationships Inside and Out

January 22, 2014

Our society is more connected today than it has ever been, with the use of email, social media and text ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Emerging Issues

December 13, 2013

There are many catch phrases about the past, and I``m not sure if we``re supposed to never look back or ... read more
USFA and FEMA`s Whole Community

November 14, 2013

The effects of natural and manufactured disasters have become more frequent, far-reaching and widespread than ever before. As a result, ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Being All-Hazard Ready

October 31, 2013

In December 2003, the Gilmore Commission issued its fifth report; the commission studied public-service readiness to the tragedy of 9/11 ... read more

IAFC News

Evacuation Management 2-Day Course for Law & Fire Service Leaders

October 30, 2024

A two-day program was developed to help communities PREPARE and RESPOND to a largescale evacuation read more
The FCC Announces New Rules for the 4.9 GHz Band

October 23, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) votes to support new guidelines for a nationwide Band Manager framework read more
Spencerport Fire District Awarded IAFC Deccan International Grant

October 23, 2024

Spencerport Fire District is proud to announce that it has been awarded an exclusive IAFC VCOS Analytics Grant in partnership with Deccan International read more