The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) is seeking the support of fire service members and advocates to gain co-sponsors for two pieces of federal legislation that will save lives and protect property. They are asking you to use their system to contact your congressperson and senator.
The High-Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 6192/S. 3346) and the Public Housing Fire Safety Act (H.R. 2638/S.265) are two pieces of legislation that will save lives of civilians and firefighters by providing incentives and funding for fire sprinklers to be installed in high-risk occupancies.
Recent fires with tragic outcomes have reminded us all of why it’s important for us to engage and be involved in the process. Not just the fires in New York City and Philadelphia, but fires all across America that have claimed lives.
The death toll in America since the first of 2022 continues to climb. The number of people who die in fires by the end of this month will be over 300. Approximately 17 percent of these deaths are children under age 14, almost 20 percent are people over age 65, and in some cases, whole families perished in the tragedy.
The NFSA GrassRoots report was distributed yesterday to members and non-members. Please pass this message on to your friends and family so the NFSA can build their list of advocates.
