Two years ago, a circuit breaker in my home’s electrical panel randomly failed and shorted out—and it began to melt and smoke. I called emergency services, and according to the firefighters who ...

Each October, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sponsors Fire Prevention Week and this year (October 9-15) marks the 100 th anniversary of this important program. The NFPA website Fire ...

Waking up to smoke and flames is one of the worst things that can happen to your family and home. In 2019, Americans suffered more than a million fires that caused roughly $15 billion in losses and ...

The new rules for defensible space around homes are some of the strictest in the country, but firefighters and others stress ...

Each October, the National Fire Protection Association leads the nation in observing Fire Prevention Week, a campaign dedicated to educating the public about fire safety and prevention strategies. The ...

Accounting for employees in the event of an emergency is vital. The Emergency Action Plan should address how to accurately account for all employees. Besides the obvious risks associated with 1.32 ...

The primary responsibility of any fire prevention official is to enforce the fire codes adopted by their respective jurisdiction. The common highest goal in any fire prevention effort is providing ...

There were 178 fires sparked by Edison equipment last year, up from 107 in 2015, even though the utility has spent billions of dollars to prevent them, including $1.9 billion last year. Edison’s ...

During Fire Prevention Week, we call on every household and community to prioritize fire prevention by taking steps that reduce risks and strengthen safety. Americans honor the steadfast courage and ...

In the next two articles we will discuss a road map for establishing fire prevention bureaus. The first of this two part series will focus on how to create a fire prevention bureau and conclude in the ...