Industry News

USFA releases report on winter residential building fires
The USFA report examines the causes and characteristics of winter residential building fires The report, "Winter Residential Building Fires", was developed...
Fire safety measures for portable generators from FEMA
Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they can be hazardous Portable generators are useful when temporary or...
Help communities deal with winter weather say Fire Corps
Fire Corps advice - help communities deal with winter weather Fire Corps teams can help their community cope with inclement winter weather. If your Fire...
Put it out, right out, for No Smoking Day - March 10
No Smoking Day (Wednesday 10 March), smokers are being urged to quit their habit To mark No Smoking Day (Wednesday 10 March), smokers are being urged to...
Fire Science Academy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to launch new training centre at Jubail
The new facility will provide professional instruction in fire fighting and disaster management Beginning in 2011, the new training facility will...
Reno Fire Science Academy offers year-round wildland firefighting training
FSA wildland fire classes meet all National Wildland Coordinating Group standards As areas of the West continue to struggle with drought conditions,...
Volunteer fire-rescue recruiting station to help recruit volunteers in Montgomery County
MD Volunteers launch Volunteer Fire-Rescue Recruiting Station in Montgomery county The new volunteer fire-rescue recruiting station will meet the...
Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act S. 2947 introduced by Senators Carper and Collins
Senators Carper and Collins have introduced the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (S. 2947) The NVFC strongly supports the House and Senate versions of the...
Shropshire firefighters urge safety in the kitchen during National Chip Week fire safety campaign
Firefighters convey the message that chip pan accidents can cause serious burns and injuries National Chip Week has the backing of Shropshire firefighters...
FIA welcomes publication of guidelines on Corporate Manslaughter, pledges full support
FIA has welcomed the publications of new Corporate Manslaughter Guidelines The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has welcomed the publications of new...
State and Federal initiatives carry on fight against sale of hazardous novelty lighters
Ten states have passed laws limiting or outright proscribing sales of novelty lighters On February 2, Maryland's House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on...
Attend the second briefing on securing the 2012 Olympics Games
The briefing will provide the latest vision of the government's security procurement requirements Any company that has an interest in the security of...
President’s FY 2011 budget request reduces AFG and SAFER funding
The President's budget request proposes funding allocations for all federal departments The President's budget request proposes funding allocations for all...
KFRS issues 'watch what you heat' warnings after kitchen fire incident
Most of the residents acted on hearing the mains smoke alarms and left the premises. Photo: Vicky Curtis, KFRS Folkestone firefighters are urging...
Motion picture safety experts team up to provide fire and safety services to Hollywood and beyond
The partnership will provide previously unavailable safety services to the Santa Clarita motion picture industry Within the next three to six months,...
NFPA applauds states’ actions on home fire sprinklers
Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and California adopt sprinkler requirements National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) President Jim Shannon praised the...
BAFSA sponsors research on the spread of fires in and between cars
The BRE Global research investigates the spread of fires in car parks with sprinkler systems BRE Global has recently completed a...
NFPA launches new, interactive digital catalogs on fire codes and standards
NFPA's new digital catalogs allow users to access information in a new interactive format The first two catalogs released center around NFPA...
Setcom Releases 2010 Calendar of Events for Fire-Rescue and Safety Personnel
Setcom's calendar provides a "one-stop shop" experience for fire industry professionals Setcom Corporation, an industry leader in wireless communications...
Southern California Fire & EMS expands team to meet demand
Southern California FIRE & EMS will be adding additional staff and services to meet the high demand Southern California FIRE & EMS has announced the...