October 5 - 11 is Fire Prevention Week! Read the new edition of Shop Talk (pdf) to learn more about lithium ion battery safety. At William & Mary, fire safety is practiced to reduce the destruction ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, “every 23 seconds, a fire department in the United States responds to a fire somewhere in the nation.” NFPA has sponsored October’s Fire ...

What comes to mind when you think about smoke detectors and general fire safety topics? Most people think of that loud, obnoxious, round, white thingy-a-bob on the ceiling that won't be quiet! I think ...

Learn how to prevent fires in a variety of situations. Inspect your home and the homes of friends and family for fire hazards. Create a poster or notebook to educate the public about fire safety ...

The rapid expansion of photovoltaic (PV) installations on building roofs and façades has brought to the fore a critical challenge: fire safety. As PV systems become integral to sustainable urban ...

Fire safety among older adults is an issue of increasing global significance, as demographic shifts lead to a rapid expansion of the elderly population. Research in this field consistently identifies ...

While searching through the Firehouse Forums section the other day I came across a question that was asking "after Fire Prevention Week activities, what's next?" There were several replies having to ...

NASHVILLE – Lights. Camera. Fire Prevention! The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) invites Tennesseans to take a seat in the director’s chair and create a short video to draw awareness to the ...

The three Clallam County commissioners will consider a resolution approving a system of rates and charges on parcels within the Clallam Conservation District during their weekly work session Monday.

35 people died in fires in south-central Pennsylvania last year. Fire chiefs say prevention efforts and reaction time are keys to surviving a fire. 35 people died in fires in south-central ...