Search Results

Responding to Fire Alarm Systems and Activations

17 November 2020

This includes a series of videos aimed at providing the fire service additional insight in responding …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/responding-to-fire-alarm-systems-and-activations

Trend Towards 10-Year Technology

14 November 2020

Suggestions for replacing alarms.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/11/14/trend-towards-10-year-technology

Do Not Be Left Under Protected

14 November 2020

If your home was built before 1993, here are optimum locations of smoke alarms.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/11/14/do-not-be-left-under-protected

Fire Inspections in the Days of COVID-19: Virtual and Other Best Practices

28 October 2020

This webinar will discuss how COVID-19 has changed inspection practices, and if some of these changes …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2020/10/28/default-calendar/fire-inspections-in-the-days-of-covid-19-virtual-and-other-best-practices

Don't Fall Victim to Carbon Monoxide, the "Invisible Killer"

4 December 2019

Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the "Invisible Killer" because it's a colorless, …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/12/04/don-t-fall-victim-to-carbon-monoxide-the-invisible-killer

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

22 March 2018

Recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/03/22/kidde-recalls-dual-sensor-smoke-alarms

Bringing the Fire Prevention Message Home

2 November 2017

For the first time, the IAFC suggests that local community risk reduction campaigns promote the use of …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2017/11/02/bringing-the-fire-prevention-message-home

Home Smoke Alarms

1 November 2017

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), through its Fire & Life Safety Section …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/positions/position/home-smoke-alarms

Using Data to Predict Fire, Technology to Detect Them

10 August 2017

Listen to Jon Jay, doctoral student, talk about how to use data to predict where house fires are more …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2017/08/10/using-data-to-predict-fire-technology-to-detect-them

A More Focused Approach for Installing Smoke Alarms in Homes

18 July 2017

Listen to Chief McConnell and Director Wise explain how they went from installing 800 smoke alarms to …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2017/07/18/a-more-focused-approach-for-installing-smoke-alarms-in-homes

IAFC Expresses Condolences for Victims of Baltimore Fire

12 January 2017

The IAFC expresses its deep condolences to the family and friends of six young children who reportedly …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/iafc-expresses-condolences-for-victims-of-baltimore-fire

A Simple Act on November 6 Can Buy Life-Saving Minutes Later

4 October 2016

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/a-simple-act-on-november-6-can-buy-life-saving-minutes-later

IAFC Position: Eliminating Unwanted and Nuisance Fire Alarm Activations

4 November 2013

Unwanted and nuisance alarms are preventable; result in unneeded responses that negatively impact public …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/iafc-position-eliminating-unwanted-and-nuisance-fire-alarm-activations

National Organizations Support Fire Sprinkler Legislation

21 February 2013

On January 26, the world watched a great tragedy unfold as 235 people were killed in a nightclub fire …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/national-organizations-support-fire-sprinkler-legislation

IAFC and Kidde Partner for Home Fire Safety

1 June 2011

Recognizing the need for improved education and awareness about home fire safety, the International Association …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/iafc-and-kidde-partner-for-home-fire-safety

Focus on Reduction of False Alarms and Support of Effective and Efficient Response

21 May 2011

NFPA 72 update proposals to address the issue's root cause and protocols for response to such calls

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/focus-on-reduction-of-false-alarms-and-support-of-effective-and-efficient-response