NFPA Launches Inspirational New Green Home Exhibit at Walt Disney World Resort
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has partnered with Green Builder® Media, North America's leading media company focused on sustainable living to participate in the VISION House® located...
View ArticleCity of Suffolk, Virginia Begins Burn Ban on May 1st
The Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue's Fire Prevention Bureau wants to advise citizens that there is no open air burning allowed from May 1 through September 30, 2012.
View ArticleTwo Year Old Falls from Second Story Window in Tigard
At 6:44 p.m. on April 21, 2012, firefighter/paramedics from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Station 51 responded to reports that a two-year-old girl had fallen from a second story window at 8545...
View ArticleClark County Fire Department to Host Open House at Station 23
The Clark County Fire Department is hosting a community open house at Fire Station 23, located at 4250 E. Alexander Road near Lamb Boulevard, on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from noon to 3 p.m.
View ArticleCity of Madison Fire Department Focuses on Residential Fire Sprinklers
Fire in the home poses a significant threat. More than 2, 500 people per year die in U.S. home fires.
View ArticleFire Safe Council Hosts Wildfire Awareness Week Activities in Wrightwood
On Monday, May 7th, 2012, the Wrightwood Fire Safe Council kicks off its annual Wildfire Awareness Week activities. The public is invited to the ceremony.
View ArticleShreveport Fire Department Promote Cyclist Safety Awareness
In an effort to reduce the number of accidents involving cyclist, the Shreveport Fire and Police Departments have teamed-up to remind motorist to use extreme caution when approaching cyclist.
View ArticleTualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Trains Alongside National Guard Troops
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue is hosting the National Guard at its Training Center located at 12400 SW Tonquin Road in Sherwood. The National Guard is conducting a statewide exercise to test its...
View ArticleMay 6 Through 12 Designated Arson Awareness Week by USFA
The U.S. Fire Administration has designated May 6-12, 2012, as Arson Awareness Week. This year's theme: Prevent Youth Firesetting.
View ArticleCathy Prudhomme Joins NFPA's Firewise Communities Program
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Cathy Prudhomme associate project manager of its Firewise Communities Program.
View ArticleMadison Firefighters to Conduct Training Following Complex Fire
The 3-alarm fire at 900 John Nolen Drive in Madison, Wisconsin on April 24, 2012 produced a host of tactical challenges.
View ArticleManassas Fires Caused by Unattended Food on Stove and Discarded Smoking...
Fires started by food left unattended on a hot stove and improperly discarded smoking materials continue to displace residents from their homes and cause thousands of dollars of property damage in the...
View ArticleArizona Wildfires Raise Concern for Community Safety
Now at the height of wildfire season (March to June), Arizona is battling several brush, grass and forest fires, including the Gladiator and Sunflower Fires, which continue to threaten communities in...
View ArticleTragic Accident Prompts National Warning on Electric Safety
A 6-year-old Alabama child received severe burns after coming into contact with a transformer in a public sports complex late last month. With the end of the school year rapidly approaching leaving...
View ArticleHot, Windy Conditions Lead to 10 Outside Fires
City of Madison, Wisconsin firefighters responded to 10 outside fires on May 24th, 2012, many of them fanned by high winds that afternoon. Eight of those fires occurred between 2 and 7 p.m. Most of...
View ArticleSmart Choices for Smoke Alarm Placement
In an effort to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities in home fires, the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department is recommending that homeowners make sure they have the appropriate number...
View ArticleSparky the Fire Dog named Spokesdog for 2012 Hero Dog Awards
Citing the universal appeal of the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) mascot Sparky the Fire Dog®, American Humane Association tapped the famous Dalmatian character to be an official...
View ArticleSan Bernardino County Fire Fuel Reduction Crews Chipping
San Bernardino County Fire Fuel Reduction Crews are at it again, chipping, chipping, chipping!!! In an effort to assist homeowners with clearing their property and creating a defensible space, County...
View ArticleSan Francisco Fire Chief & Pacific Gas and Electric Company Officials...
Chief Joanne Hayes-White and San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) officials met with Pacific Gas and Electric Companyâ(tm)s (PG&E) top gas operations officials Thursday, June 21, 2012 to...
View ArticleFire Protection Research Foundation Releases Report on Tools for Reducing...
According to a recent study, "Addressing Community Wildfire Risk: A Review and Assessment of Regulatory and Planning Tools," released by the Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of the...
View ArticleNFPA Announces Second Firewise Photo Contest
The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Firewise® Communities Program announces its 2014 Calendar Firewise Day Photo Contest and invites photo enthusiasts to submit their favorite, original...
View ArticleYoung Burn Survivors Gather for 2012 Camp Beyond the Scars
From July 31 to August 5, 2012 more than 70 children with severe burn injuries will have a chance to do what kids do best - have fun and make friends.
View ArticleLightning Strike Causes Early Morning House Fire
Maricopa, ARIZ. (August 15, 2012)- At approximately 3:30am, Maricopa Fire crews responded to a report of a house fire.
View ArticleMemphis House Fire
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 6324 Quince Road, Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 1:41 a.m.
View ArticleMemphis Apartment Fire
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a report of an apartment fire at 1200 N. Belvedere Blvd, Monday, August 13, 2012 at 10:59 a.m.
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Foam Safe System
Wildfires seem to be more destructive than ever before. Homeowners who reside on a hillside or in a rural domain are extremely vulnerable to the ravages of wildfire.
View ArticleNFPA and LEGOLAND® Florida Launch Contest
NFPA and LEGOLAND® Florida launch contest asking public to "Put the Wet Stuff on the Hot Stuff" Seeking fire-safety themed video submissions August 13 - September 12 August 13, 2012 -
View ArticleBody Found after Memphis House Fire
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 2212 Curry Avenue, Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 5:56 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported heavy smoke visible from...
View ArticleLake Rescue Team Extinguishes Boat Fire
The Madison Fire Department's Lake Rescue Team responded to a boat fire on Lake Mendota this morning.
View ArticleFirefighter Sustains Injury Battling Memphis House Fire
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 4625 Sea Isle Road, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 7:40 p.m.
View ArticleFire Sprinklers Keep Fire From Spreading at Aramark
No one was in the building when a fire broke out at 1212 N. Stoughton Road. Damage at Armark Uniform Service, which supply uniform and rental and cleaning, was kept to a minimum thanks to several...
View ArticleATF To Assist Tulsa Fire Marshals
The Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has activated its National Response Team (NRT)
View ArticleFaulty Extension Cord Cause Of Memphis House Fire
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 12:08 p.m.
View ArticleRancho Cucamonga Firefighters Open Their Doors to the Public
Rancho Cucamonga, CA - In 2010, one home fire was reported every 85 seconds according to the National Fire Protection Association.
View ArticleMultiple Vacant House Fires In Memphis Determined To Be Arson
The Memphis Fire Department responded to several vacant residential fires Monday, September 10, 2012.
View ArticleNFPA and San Francisco Fire Department Host Electric Vehicle Safety Training...
September 12, 2012 First responders from the Bay Area will have the opportunity to learn more about essential guidelines for responding to emergency situations involving electric and hybrid vehicles.
View ArticleL.A. County Fire Department Urges Residents to "Have Two Ways Out!"
Be Rabbit Ready! During Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13
View ArticleAbout Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire.
View ArticleEXTERIOR FIRE DAMAGES TWO OREGON CITY HOMES
Shortly after 8:30 this evening Clackamas Fire Crews responded to the 600 block of Brighton Ave in Oregon City on a report of a residential fire.
View ArticleFire Department Continues to Educate Children on Fire Danger
Each year, fire causes nearly 4 billion dollars of property loss to residential structures with over 6,000 people killed and 28,000 injured.
View ArticleCooking equipment remains top cause of home structure fires according to NFPA...
Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths in properties without working smoke alarms
View ArticleClark County Fire Department Responds To Strip Mall Fire
At 4:19am on Wednesday, October 10, the Clark County Fire Department and Las Vegas Fire and Rescue responded with a Medium Level Structural Fire response.
View ArticleNFPA Hosts Urban Fire Forum
October 10, 2012 - Sixteen fire chiefs from around the world participated in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Urban Fire Forum in Quincy, Mass.
View ArticleOAK GROVE HOUSE FIRE
A stubborn gas fed residential fire challenged crews from Clackamas Fire District early Sunday morning.
View ArticleSan Bernardino County Residents Participate in the World's Largest Earthquake...
This Thursday, October 18th at 10:18 a.m., over a half million people in San Bernardino County who have registered and made a commitment will DROP, COVER and HOLD ON in response to a simulated...
View ArticleAron Anderson joins NFPA's Fire Adapted Communities initiative
Emergency Management professional to help expand wildfire safety message nationwide
View ArticleArson determined to be cause of Memphis house fire
The Memphis Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 3588 Kendrick Road, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 9:14 a.m.
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The Red Guide to Recovery 2012
When one experiences a devastating loss due to a fire, earthquake, flood, tornado or any other major disaster, they become overwhelmed with a great amount of stress and uncertainty. The Red Guide to...
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