When you think of fire safety risks, you may not think of an office building – but according to the National Fire Protection Association, there were more than 54,400 fires in mercantile or business...

Fire safety history has come a long way in the last several centuries. From starting with simple, manual fire sprinkler systems to today’s modern technology, each advance has led us closer to ideal...

If you spend any time working with fire and life safety protocols, you’ve probably heard of the NFPA. This is one of the guiding organizations for fire safety world-wide.

It’s December – and December and January are the peak months for home fires. During the winter, everyone uses furnaces, space heaters and more to keep their home warm and cozy. These shifts are of...

Halloween is a fun holiday that many enjoy celebrating with candlelit pumpkins, costumes, trick-or-treating and more. It’s also a night with unique fire safety risks to consider.

Fire sprinklers today are nearly synonymous with fire prevention and safety – it’s hard to imagine a building NOT having sprinklers that will go off if a fire breaks out.

October is Fire Prevention Month – and this year’s Fire Prevention Week from the National Fire Protection Association is all about cooking and kitchen safety, whether that’s in the home or at the...

It’s officially Fire Prevention Week – a week promoting fire safety and prevention by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The theme this year? “Cooking safety starts with YOU.”

There are few things cozier than a blazing bonfire on a chilly fall night – complete with s’mores and other snacks, of course. Bonfires are a great part of fall fun, but they can also be dangerous if...

For thousands of years, societies have struggled with the problem of extinguishing fires. Today, firefighters with stations located throughout the area seems like a no-brainer, but it wasn’t always...