Fire Prevention News

Firefighter Families Visit Washington DC to Advocate for PSOB Benefits

July 8, 2024

Ask Congress to Pass the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1719/S. 930) read more

Leading Your Community in Risk-Reduction Strategies

September 25, 2014

October is typically known for Fire Prevention Month and the increase of community education. This includes school visits, department open ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Invest in Knowledge

November 20, 2014

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. –Chief B. Franklin Have you heard this before? "We``re volunteer/combination. We``re just ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Finding Solutions for Stovetop Cooking Fires

February 12, 2013

As fire chiefs, it``s important we share innovative solutions that reduce community risk. I believe the phrase Noblesse Oblige says ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Implementing Property Security Programs during Economic Challenges

January 15, 2013

Fire prevention is also loss prevention, so during times of a slowing economy, the role of fire prevention in protecting ... read more
Total Cost of Fire Up 38% from 1980: NFPA Reports $328 Billion Impact of Fire

April 29, 2013

The National Fire Protection Association has released an updated report on the Total Cost of Fire in the United States... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Reduce the Impact of Fire One Smoke Detector at a Time

March 25, 2013

Is it possible to reduce the impact of fire on a community through leadership? Many would argue that responding faster, ... read more
Knowledge is Power: Cooktop Safety

October 4, 2013

Fires originating from cooking appliances account for the largest shares of home structure fires and associated fire injuries in North ... read more
Near-Miss Reporting: <BR>National Fire Prevention Week

September 14, 2012

National Fire Prevention Week is traditionally the time of year that fire/rescue departments hold open houses and other public-safety events. ... read more
Establishing an Effective Fire Investigation Unit

July 25, 2012

Most if not all fire agencies across the United States continue to encounter ongoing financial turbulence. During these challenges, difficult ... read more
Fire Safety for Students with Disabilities

October 13, 2011

Fire safety for people with disabilities is an area that is growing and getting more attention. However, there’s a shortage ... read more