Fire Prevention News

Fire & Life Safety Section Chair Greg Rogers testifies at ICC Code Hearing

May 7, 2024

Watch the fire service testify against the single stair code proposal read more

Reducing Fire Deaths and Injuries

October 16, 2015

Last October, the American Red Cross, with the endorsement of the IAFC, launched the Home Fire Campaign nationwide to reduce ... read more
Arsonists Among Us

September 30, 2013

Firefighter arson—this predicament certainly isn``t new to the fire service, but it has huge potential to damage a department``s reputation. ... read more
New, Free Guide Clears Up Confusion About Residential-Sprinkler Water Supply and Usage

October 31, 2012

In communities across the U.S. and Canada, a growing number of one- and two-family homes are being built with fire ... read more
Learn and Educate: Fireplace and Stove Glass Safety

October 12, 2012

The Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association (HPBA) has developed a suite of educational resources to help prevent burns that may ... read more
Effective Campus-Safety Programs: Adapting to a Unique Community

September 18, 2012

Environmental health and safety (EHS) programs typically comprise several major disciplines: laboratory safety, occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, emergency ... read more
Fire Safety on College Campuses

September 18, 2012

Every fall, a mass migration happens in college towns everywhere as students start moving into residence halls, fraternities, sororities and ... read more
The Man in the Arena: All Our Small Actions Add Up

September 18, 2012

As fire-code officials, we hear the same questions asked by our own peers every day: "Why doesn``t the code require ... read more
Coalition for Current Safety Codes: Advancing Public Safety in the Built Environment

September 18, 2012

The International Code Council and the IAFC share a common mission of working hard every day to protect public health ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Firefighter and Public Safety in the Built Environment

January 29, 2015

In July 2014, the ICC board of directors decided to sunset the activities of the Code Technology Committee by reassigning ... read more
OSHA`s Combustible Dust Firefighting Paper: "What`s in It for Me?"

June 27, 2013

We all understand that many materials are inherently combustible on their own—and there are ways to make them burn better. ... read more

IAFC News

Shaping the Future of Fire Service: Insights from IAFC President Josh Waldo

October 18, 2024

Listen in as Chief Josh Waldo shares his journey to becoming Chief of Bozeman and President of the IAFC. read more
Good News! Symposium In The Sun Update Following Hurricane Milton!

October 17, 2024

The Hilton is open at full capacity, with amenities open or soon to be open (pool, bars, etc.), with no structural or utility damage. read more
FEMA's Hurricane Milton After the Storm Messaging Resource Toolkit

October 10, 2024

This toolkit provides multimedia resources quickly available for you to be able to share messaging to your community after Hurricane Milton. read more