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Fire Safety 101: History of the NFPA

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.
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Home Heating Fire Safety Tips You Need to Know

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...
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Fire Safety This Halloween

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.
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Fire Safety 101: History of Fire Sprinklers

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.
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Fire Prevention Month: Cooking Safety in Restaurants

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...
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Fire Prevention Week: Cooking Safety

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.”
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Bonfire Safety for Your Next Fall Gathering

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...
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Fire History 101: How Fires Have Been Put Out Over Time

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...
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Fall Fire Safety - Five Things to Know

It’s September – for many, the unofficial start to fall, with the official start on September 23. The cooler weather can bring a welcome wave of activities, like bonfires, lighting candles, raking...
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Fire History 101: The Evolution of Fire Extinguishers

Today, fire extinguishers are considered a no-brainer when it comes to fire and life safety. Generally, most people know what they look like, as well as how – and when – to use them. But, how were...
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