Fire Prevention/Protection

Tragic Accident Prompts National Warning on Electric Safety

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:38:00 GMT

A 6-year-old Alabama child received severe burns after coming into contact with a transformer in a public sports complex late last month.

NFPA Launches Campaign to Recruit Code Enforcers to Technical Committees

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:48:00 GMT

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently launched a recruitment campaign to increase the number of code enforcers participating on NFPA's technical committees.

Report Describes Role of Tobacco Industry, Fire Marshals in Flame-Retardant Campaign

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:34:00 GMT

An in-depth, multi-part report from the Chicago Tribue looked at the effects of flame retardants in the American environment, and one installment focused on the links between the tobacco industry promoting the use of flame retardants in furniture and a fire service organization.

Stamford (CT) Denies Liability for Deadly Fire

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:31:00 GMT

A Stamford (CT) official on Monday rejected allegations by an attorney for the father of three girls killed in a Christmas morning house fire that the city failed to ensure safe conditions while the house was being renovated.

IBHS Offers Guidance on Protecting Against Wildfire-Related Damage

Mon, 07 May 2012 22:48:00 GMT

In support of California Wildfire Awareness Week (May 6 -12), the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is providing free guidance to help property owners lower their risk of wildfire damage.

Zico Announces FDIC 2012 Sweepstakes Winners

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:55:00 GMT

Ziamatic Corp. announces that Chief Edward Stuepfert of the LaMoille (IL) Fire Protection District, Captain Patrick Ranes of the Sterling Heights (MI) Fire Department, and Firefighter Chris Bellavia of the South Haven (IN) Fire Department as the winners of the Ziamatic FDIC 2012 QUIC-BAR Sweepstakes.

Construction Concerns for Firefighters: Fire Department Connections

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:08:00 GMT

Gregory Havel goes over what firefighters need to know about fire department connections (FDCs) at fire incidents.

Drager wins City of Baltimore Fire Department bid

Sun, 06 May 2012 11:36:00 GMT

Dräger announced that the City of Baltimore selected Dräger SCBA equipment and supplies for its fire department, as per bid number B50001868.

Cathy Prudhomme joins NFPAs Firewise Communities Program

Sat, 05 May 2012 12:28:00 GMT

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Cathy Prudhomme associate project manager of its Firewise Communities Program. Based in the NFPA’s field office in Denver, Prudhomme will manage Firewise and wildland fire youth education programs, developing materials and products that address children as young as preschool all the way to college students.

Fire Officials Selected for Harvard Program

Sat, 05 May 2012 12:25:00 GMT

Joined by three other fire service partners, U.S. Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell announced today that four senior fire officials will receive fellowships to attend the Harvard University's Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program this summer at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

USFA Coffee Break Training on Building Construction: Penetrations of Vertical Exit Closures

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:07:00 GMT

In this free firefighter training vignette from the United States Fire Administration (USFA), the student is asked to identify the requirements for protecting penetrations of vertical exit closures.

One Million Advanced Electric Vehicles Expected by 2015

Tue, 01 May 2012 23:31:00 GMT

The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Electric Vehicle Safety Training project is providing firefighters and first responders with the information and materials necessary to respond to emergency situations involving electric vehicles.

Code Council Seeks Nominations for Awards

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:14:00 GMT

Safe communities don’t happen by chance. Safe communities are the result of dedicated professionals who use codes and standards, science, and years of experience and learning to ensure public safety in the buildings where people live, work, learn and play.

Increased Wildfire Activity Throughout the Nation Prompts Warning for Public

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:03:00 GMT

This winter’s unseasonably mild and dry weather pattern is causing an alarmingly increased risk for wildfire prompting a national warning for residents to take action to prevent damage from wildfire. States such as Colorado, Tennessee and New York are already seeing the reality of these dangerous conditions.

NFPA Commends MA for New Electric Vehicle License Plates

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:39:00 GMT

Massachusetts has become the second state to unveil a new license plate for hybrids and electric vehicles, a move that aligns with the goals with the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Electric Vehicle Safety Project.

HAIX Announces Release of Airpower R5

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:36:00 GMT

HAIX®, a leading manufacturer of innovative and high quality fire fighting, rescue, law enforcement, hunting, and forestry footwear introduces the all new Airpower® R5, the first slip on boot HAIX® has ever offered in our station boot line.

Fabric System for the Next Generation of Proximity Gear

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:13:00 GMT

Firefighting has always been tough. And today, technology designed to make our everyday lives easier is now making firefighting more difficult. Nowhere is this more evident than in Airport Crash and Rescue, Petrochemical and HAZMAT emergencies. Fires are burning hotter, longer and can give off heat in excess of 3000ºF. These extreme conditions require more in Personal Protective Equipment--more than structural turnout gear, more in fact than traditional aluminized proximity gear.

Apply Now for the Fire Corps Award of Excellence

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:29:00 GMT

Nominate an outstanding Fire Corps program for the 2012 Fire Corps Award of Excellence. Sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and Fire Protection Publications (FPP), this award honors a Fire Corps program whose remarkable achievements in the fire and emergency services and the community exemplify outstanding performance.

Brockton Fire Department Awarded 2012 Jensen Grant

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:18:00 GMT

NSF Testing for Earthquakes

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:14:00 GMT