Fire Prevention - News
A tent lit up at night: fires in tents or caravans can spread very quickly Fires in tents and caravans can spread rapidly If you are heading off for a relaxing weekend in your tent or caravan this summer, Kent Fire and Rescue Services (KFRS) is suggesting some simple guidelines to keep your trip safe. KFRS Head of Community Safety, Stuart Skilton, said: "Holidays should be an enjoyable time for all the family but some outdoor activities, such as camping, can bring risks. F...
Mobile Concepts has helped many fire departments with grant applications Mobile Concepts assisted numerous departments with applications for the SCOTTY Fire Safety House, sprinkler trailers and PREP House For fire departments that applied for the 2008 Fire Safety and Preventions grant earlier this spring, the wait is almost over. According to Mobile Concepts' grant assistance coordinator Kim Tuscan, the delay in announcing the awards is reported to be a result of...
L to R: Sir Michael Craig-Cooper CBE, TD, DL, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London and Bernie Higgins London Fire Brigade applauds officer's lengthy career Deputy Assistant Commissioner Bernie Higgins has been presented with a long service award by London Fire Brigade for more than 30 years of service to the capital. Bernie is head of the team which manages the Brigade's specialist equipment used at major incidents in London and nationally. He joined the Brigade in Octob...
Pet Fire Safety Day is designed to help reduce the tragic incidence of fire-related pet deaths July 15 event intended to reduce fire-related pet deaths at home Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with ADT Security Services and the American Kennel Club to educate pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone as well as provide the public with fire prevention and home safety measures to ensure the...
UK Fire & Rescue services are being urged to participate in National Schools' Fire Safety Awareness campaign Safety Day is designed to educate UK children on fire dangers The Fire Fighters Charity and the Communities and Local Government Fire Kills Campaign are working together to encourage Fire and Rescue Services to work with their local primary schools on National Schools' Fire Safety Day. This year the day will take place on Wednesday October 14th 2009 and wil...
Secretary Napolitano has announced her approval of Kelvin Cochran for US Fire Administrator DHS Secretary approves President's experienced intended choice U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano applauds President Obama's intent to nominate Kelvin Cochran - who brings decades of experience in preventing and responding to fires and emergencies - as U.S. Fire Administrator. "Kelvin will play a vital role in strengthening our fire prevention...
NFPA has awarded scholarships to four students for contributions to fire safety Students recognised for fire safety and academic, leadership prowess The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Safety Education Memorial Fund has made it a tradition to award students each year with scholarships to recognize their pursuit of careers in fire safety. This year four scholarship recipients have been selected based on their contributions to fire safety activities, as well...
Kent Fire and Rescue work to crackdown on fires in grassland areas Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is working with partner agencies to crackdown on a spate of fires on the Dartford Heath. Fire crews have been called out to the area on 16 occasions in 10 weeks. They are now involved in local schemes aimed at reducing the risk of fire spread, but residents are also being asked to play their part in preventing blazes breaking out.Dartford Station Manager Br...
Phil Smith, Paul Roberts, and Steve Turek, with the signed concordat New intiative seeks to improve NHS facility fire safety NHS staff from hospitals and primary care trusts across London visited London Fire Brigade's training centre in Southwark on the 24th June, to discuss ways of making the capital's health venues safer. The ‘Working together in partnership - Fire Safety Workshop' featured presentations from a range of experts including Paul Roberts, the Depa...
Vermont has now adopted NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 codes statewide Vermont adopts NFPA 1 and 101 statewide The state of Vermont has updated its statewide adoption of the National Fire Protection Association certifications NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code™, and NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® to the 2006 edition of the codes. The adoption became effective on June 15, 2009. "Setting statewide minimum requirements for life safety is an essential step in offering the best protect...
INTERSCHUTZ 2010 will focus on new approaches to firefighting Disaster relief and firefighting will face new hurdles Emergency relief organizations are confronted by some major new challenges, forcing them to consider a fundamental realignment. The changed framework not only necessitates new, transnational thinking, but above all increased investment in equipment and training. According to the German Firefighters Association (DFV), German municipalities have estimated the p...
London Fire Brigade promotes fire safety for children London Fire Brigade launches new child fire safety campaign Firefighters are urging Londoners to keep their community safe and sound by teaching children about the importance of fire safety. London Fire Brigade’s Assistant Commissioner for Community Safety Andy Barrett said, “Parents and carers can become fire safety champions by protecting their children from fire just by talking to them about what to d...
London Fire Brigade launches its new fire safety campaign: 'Keep Your Community Safe and Sound.' London Fire Brigade's new fire safety campaign has got underway with a celebrity launch Actor Cliff Parisi, who plays ‘Minty' in EastEnders, joined London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson and the Vice Chair of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, Cllr Liaquat Ali to launch the ‘Keep Your Community Safe &Sound' campaign. The new campaign is encouraging all...
NFPA is seeking applicants to attend its 'Remembering When' Conference Fire departments and outreach agencies encouraged to apply The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is now accepting applications for attendees to the third annual Remembering When™: A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults Conference. NFPA will sponsor representatives from up to 40 communities to attend the conference, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Boston, Massachuse...
KFRS is warning of the need for rural fire safety throughout the summer UK fire and rescue service warns of rural fire hazards throughout hot summer With a hot summer predicted, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging people to protect the countryside by being extra careful not to start or cause fires through carelessness. A few days of warm weather can dry out vegetation and grass verges, so crop fields and woodland can easily catch light if people are...
The Farmers Insurance & FireSafe Montana Wildfire Awareness Week press conference is on June 18, 2009 The Farmers Insurance & FireSafe Montana "Wildfire Awareness Week" press conference will be held on June 18, 2009 Fire season is here, and with dry weather comes the threat of wildfires. That is why Farmers Insurance and FireSafe Montana will conduct a first-ever press conference in front of the State Capital on June 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. to announce Fire Preventio...
MPs have started a debate on the need for fire sprinklers in UK schools Questions of compulsory fire sprinkler protection for UK schools debated by MPs There was a debate on the question of fires in schools in Westminster Hall on 19 May, with much of the discussion taken up by members praising the value of sprinklers, and the need for sprinklers to be included in all new and refurbished schools. Ian McCartney, MP for Makerfield, initiated the debate, asserting that: "Ove...
The 2009 NFPA Conference & Expo will feature several fire safety technical sessions Reflecting a very active year of research at the Foundation, the 2009 NFPA Conference & Expo will feature a large number of technical sessions bringing the results of that research to the fire safety community in Chicago, June 8-11. In all, 15 sessions in the Foundation sponsored "track" will highlight the research the Foundation has conducted in the following areas: Detection and S...
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano has cited firefighter input as a reason to reduce funding for AFG program Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano cited input from firefighters as a major reason that the President's budget request proposes reducing funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program from $565 million to $170 million. The President is also asking Congress to increase funding for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Re...
Governor Schwarzenegger has declared May 3-9 Wildfire Awareness Week CAL FIRE encourages fire prevention and defensible space Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared May 3-9 Wildfire Awareness Week, to remind Californians to be vigilant as the state approaches peak fire season and to highlight the importance of the homeowner's role in preparing their property ahead of time to survive a wildfire. CAL FIRE will be conducting fire safety inspections throughout the st...
A firefighter heads into the smoke: the USFA has reviewed a study of possible links between firefighting and cancer Continued vigilance against exposure to harmful substances advised The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has completed its review of a recently released study conducted by the TriData Division of the System Planning Corporation, analyzing firefighter presumptive cancer legislation and attempting to prove or disprove a correlation between firefighting...
An image of the Red Book Pavilion, to be launched at International Firex in May The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) Red Book Pavilion, the new feature at International Firex 2009 which will promote the importance of third party approved products and services in the fire protection sector, has announced a comprehensive educational seminar programme. The seminars will be hosted by industry experts from the LPCB and dedicated staff will be on hand to answer a...
The Charles S. Morgan Technical Library at the NFPA has been awarded a new grant The Charles S. Morgan Technical Library, located at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been awarded a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which will allow the library to preserve and scan their copy of Fires and Public Entertainments. The Morgan Library attempts to cover all aspects of fire in the collection; history of fires and firefighters...
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics will launch the ONESuit Pro hazmat suit at FDIC 2009 Saint-Gobain will be debuting its new single-skin chemical protective suit at FDIC 2009 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is poised to introduce the most affordable hazmat suit certified to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1991 standard. The new hazmat suit, ONESuit® Pro, is flame-resistant and is the first product certified to both NFPA 1991: Standard on Vapor-Pr...
More than 5,000 fire and life safety professionals are expected to attend the 2009 NFPA Conference & Expo McCormick Place, June 8-11, 2009 Presented by ROC-NFPA, LLC, the 2009 NFPA Conference & Expo begins Monday, June 8 and concludes Thursday, June 11, at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. More than 5,000 fire and life safety professionals are expected to attend. The annual event is the most important fire, security, electrical and life safety eve...
Domino's Pizza have announced a campaign to increase awareness of fire safety in the home Pizza delivery company's spring campaign focuses on home fire prevention With spring cleaning top of mind in March for millions of Americans, Domino's Pizza®, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced its spring fire safety campaign to encourage customers to focus on the home for safety, especially in the kitchen. In participating markets across th...
Navistar is delivering a new level of protection by meeting the highest fire truck standards in the industry For those who make their living fighting fires and responding to emergencies, Navistar is delivering a new level of protection by meeting the highest fire truck standards in the industry. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently released the 2009 edition of "NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus" and International® DuraStar®...
For fire departments searching for the latest innovation in mobile safety education technology, Mobile Concepts by Scotty has developed the PREP (PLAN, RESPOND, EDUCATE, PREPARE) HOUSE. This customized mobile classroom features portable technology which will make grant reviewers sit up and take notice. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program awards grants to fire departments for equipment that will enhance their ability to protect the public and fire...
It is with regret that the Office of Fire Prevention and Control announced the death in the line of duty of volunteer Firefighter Michael D. Sowich, age 50, of the New Hartford Fire Department on March 2, 2007. Sowich was a longtime former member and training officer of Sherrill-Kenwood Fire Department. Additionally, he served as a state fire instructor with the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, a fire instructor with Oneida County, fire inspector with the city of Sherrill, and an OSHA work...
Two Fire Fighters from Royal Oak Michigan, Dan Phillips and Cary Thompson, have launched a national campaign of Fire Safety education. Fire departments nationwide are failing at teaching escape planning. Only 23% of households practice a fire escape plan. Dan and Cary are using a system called "Escape and Wait" which makes escape planning as easy to remember as Stop Drop and Roll. The "Escape and Wait" system uses a catchy song and reflective signs to help children remember their job during a...
