Fire Prevention News

Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

December 23, 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more

Proving Risk Reduction Works: The Case in Point

October 2016

Proving what we do works for our communities has always challenged fire and emergency services. Nevertheless, pressure to prove that our performance affects outcomes for the better has never been greater. read more
A Simple Act on November 6 Can Buy Life-Saving Minutes Later

October 4, 2016

ST. LOUIS — Three minutes. That’s how much time families have on average to get out of their homes after an alarm from a smoke detector.* However, those life-saving minutes only occur when detectors are fully powered and operational. Fortunately, three ... read more
Fire & Life Safety- Leading Your Team to Success

July 15, 2016

Job satisfaction often hinges on the quality of relationships. Yet in today’s rapidly evolving, 24/7 workplaces, it’s not always clear what we should do to create satisfying work experiences and happy team members. read more
We All Know…

June 17, 2016

We all know “Everyone Goes Home”; that’s what it says on the black rubber bracelet I’m wearing. I think of it like a “WWJD” bracelet—a simple reminder for us to do all we can to ensure that it happens. read more
Top Five Finalists Announced for “Step Up and Stand Out” Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Program

August 2016

Fairfax, Va. - The top five finalists for the volunteer firefighter contest, “Step Up and Stand Out”, were announced today at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference in San Antonio, Texas. The contest is part of a national campaign developed by ... read more
Jim Tidwell Earns Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award

August 18, 2016

Chief Tidwell is a recognized leader in the fire service as well as an outspoken supporter of the International Code Council. read more
Fire & Life Safety: Hoarding and the EMS Responder

February 28, 2014

Hoarding is a prevalent and yet largely unseen problem. The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Tackling Fire Prevention while Practicing ICS

April 30, 2014

There have been many successful, long-term campaigns to install smoke alarms in homes throughout neighborhoods, cities and states. In Des ... read more
Consumer Fireworks: Are They Really "Safe and Sane?"

April 30, 2014

The consumer fireworks industry wants the American public to believe their products are safer than ever. Fireworks manufacturers say that ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Preventing the Predictable

June 2, 2014

Will you prevent the predictable? Yes, you. Will you? Begin with the foundation: Firefighting is a profession—a trade—that requires a ... read more

IAFC News

Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate, Now What?

April 21, 2023

Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service community! The Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate with an overwhelming vote of 95-2. This is a significant achievement and deserves to be celebrated. read more
Fire Camp Guide Contractor Opportunity

April 13, 2023

Seeking contractors to help develop a fire camp guide for volunteer and combination departments. read more
Help Improve Mutual Aid & Multi-Agency Coordination – Participate Today!

April 5, 2023

We ask that you please share any relevant documents your agency has and complete the brief feedback form on your agency’s mutual aid to help inform best practices and assist us in developing this resource for the entire public safety community. read more