Fire Prevention News

Call For Presentations: 2025 Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference

July 29, 2024

Submit your presentation idea as part of the 2025 Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Leadership Conference today read more

Teaching and Technology: A Recipe for Safe Cooking

October 15, 2018

We know that cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries in America, with $1 billion lost annually in property damage. An interest in technology that limits the high-end temperature of electric-coil elements is growing as a result. read more
Fire Sprinkler Incentives for Developers: A Win-Win

October 15, 2018

In a national survey of homebuilders and developers, 55% said they would be interested in building homes with fire sprinklers if they were offered incentives. However, only 6% had ever been offered them. read more
Code? What Code?

September 27, 2018

If code officials know what responders face, they can address those concerns and work on future code language to improve conditions. If code officials communicate trends, responders can make informed decisions in the field. Communicating is key! read more
Fire Prevention Week: A Good Time to Reflect

September 27, 2018

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is "Look, Listen, Learn: Be Aware, Fire Can Happen Anywhere." read more
Executive Officer Leadership: “Fire Prevention” Is Outdated!

September 27, 2018

Am I suggesting the fire service do away with fire-prevention activities? Absolutely not! But are you doing a disservice to your responsibility to protect your community by using the label “fire prevention?” read more
State Fire Marshal Dwayne Garriss Earns 2018 FLSS Award

August 30, 2018

Georgia State Fire Marshal Dwayne Garriss has been named the recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award. read more
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

March 22, 2018

Recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor. read more
New Tax Law: Outreach Opportunity for Chiefs

January 19, 2018

New tax law Incentivizes businesses to retrofit properties with fire sprinkler systems. read more
Tax Cut Bill Contains IAFC Priorities

December 20, 2017

Bill includes fire sprinkler incentive and volunteer firefighter provisions. read more
Fire and Life Safety: Community Relations

December 2017

In today's environment of public suspicion, gaining and maintaining public consent to operate has become an ongoing top-management concern for most fire agencies and fire-prevention divisions. read more

IAFC News

IAFC Testifies on Draft OSHA Emergency Response Regulations

November 12, 2024

The new rule calls for changes in all aspects of emergency response, including staffing, training, apparatus readiness, and protective clothing and equipment. read more
Crash Responder Safety Week 2024: Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed

November 12, 2024

Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety read more
Ensuring Safety in the Age of Lithium-Ion Batteries

November 5, 2024

Resources to assist fire departments during Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems response read more