On February 3, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioned announced a voluntary recall of Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for manufactured homes.

The Cleveland (OH) Fire Department is considering creating a hoarders task force after a number of emergency incidents in which firefighters attempted to work in homes filled with debris.

On January 1, 2009, the Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department (BCFD) started a program that placed fire inspectors on shift work.

In this article, Richard Etheridge outlines how we owe those who came before and should uphold the fire service's reputation, image and honor by defending and carrying on their work.

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Station No. 107, currently under construction in Sun City Summerlin, will not be equipped with two new fire trucks as originally announced in February 2009, according to a recent report.

Firefighters practice searching for a victim in a "garage" in this training scenario related by Tom Kiurski.

The last in a series of five webinars focusing on fire prevention performance measures being sponsored by the Institution of Fire Engineers Vision 20/20 project.

By the end  of  2011, the Idea Bank says more than 500 fire prevention DVDs will have been given to fire department public educators throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Winter fire season is almost upon us. Tom Kiurski describes the fire dangers associated with this time of year and asks what are your firefighters are doing to educate citizens about these hazards.

The number of home cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day was three times the national average of fires per day in 2009, according the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA.)

Fire Corps serves as a gateway to information for and about fire and EMS department programs and meets a citizen's desire to serve as well as a department's need for support. Here is the latest update of news and events.

In August, 2009, a fire prevention DVD producer began holding daily drawings to give away public education DVDs.

Fire departments and Fire Corps programs are encouraged to continue to strengthen their prevention and safety campaigns and spread community awareness to help keep residents safe and prevent tragedy throughout the year.

When Sparky the Fire Dog® asked college students to get creative with fire safety, they heeded his call by producing video public service announcements (PSAs). It is time for the public to decide on a winner by voting for one of the 10 finalists on October 7 – 28.

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has joined the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in promoting Fire Prevention Week 2011.

National Fire Prevention Week 2011 is observed this week from October 9-15. This year’s theme is: "Protect Your Family from Fire", and according to FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy, the 2011 campaign is all about keeping ourselves, our families, and our communities safer from fire.

Tilda Mims describes how to apply your fireground size-up skills to creating a fire and life safety education program that is tailored to your audience.

The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) has offered to provide a home for the online Juvenile Firesetter Resource Guide when The Idea Bank closes at end of December.

Practicing a fire escape drill can mean the difference between life and tragedy, especially when it only takes a few minutes for a flame to engulf a house.

Another Fire Prevention Week is almost upon us, and now is a good time to evaluate your fire department's publc education and awareness efforts, Brian Stoothoff writes.