Due to the recent fire tragedy in Reno caused by improper ash disposal, the Chimney Safety Institute of America issues reminders on fireplace safety.

Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest students Angela Webb and Shannon Nowlan have been awarded the annual Joseph E. Rood, Jr. Memorial Scholarship.

Some articles have been released from the National Volunteer Fire Council.

For easy access and application for codes and standards users, the International Code Council (ICC) is collaborating with key standards developers and organizations, such as the American Wood Council (AWC), to make the vast array of construction industry safety standards referenced in the 2012 International Codes available to the building industry on the ICC Web site.

The International Code Council invites nominations of qualified honorees for two awards that will be presented during May, which is Building Safety Month, at the association’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Target has received reports of four incidents involving six-piece LED Flashlight Sets, including two minor burn injuries to consumers’ hands.

By unanimous decision, the International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF) Board selected Dan W. Bailey of Stevensville, MT as President beginning January 1, 2012.

General Foam Plastic Corporation has recalled Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include a battery box that powers lights on the artificial wreath that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Who invented a cellar pipe for which a patent application was filed on December 15th, 1900?

The regulator on both the models 1000 and 3000 Iroda O-Grills, produced before 2010, can leak gas which can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Although many past codes and standards have addressed building construction, building features, fire protection systems, fireground operations, and past building failures, how will the new codes and standards impact future tactical operations and firefighter safety?

On February 20, 2003, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in United States history occurred in The Station nightclub.

In today's difficult economic times, is it feasible for a fire inspection bureau to be self-supporting financially?

The Middletown Fire Department reminds the community how to remain safe during the winter season.

Due to a recent fatal Connecticut home fire apparently caused by discarded live embers, the Chimney Safety Institute of America has issued a list of reminders regarding fireplace safety.

The Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), released a report on the findings from the Second Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit.

In an effort to prevent further injuries and deaths resulting from the use of gel fuels in firepots, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted (4-0) Friday to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) aimed at improving the safety of gel fuels and firepots.

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Society’s 2012–2015 Strategic Blueprint.

According to a new report released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2005-2009, there were an average of 15,700 reported structure fires in high-rise buildings per year with an associated $235 million in direct property damage.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), it’s also the time of year when home fires peak, many of which are caused by heating equipment.