Fire Prevention News

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

Fire Safety for Students with Disabilities

October 13, 2011

Fire safety for people with disabilities is an area that is growing and getting more attention. However, there’s a shortage ... read more
Model Code Adoption and Development: Many Challenges Lie Ahead

October 13, 2011

The availability of the 2012 I-Codes signals the start of the code development process for the 2015 I-Codes. The first ... read more
Initiatives for Improving Fire Prevention Bureau Customer Service

October 13, 2011

As the overall economy continues to struggle and our department budgets are under increased pressure, it may seem a very ... read more
Environmental Sustainability: The Inherent Environmental Benefits of Fire Sprinklers

March 30, 2012

Anyone who understands fire-sprinkler systems also understands they’ve had a positive impact on our environment for over 135 years without ... read more
Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act Introduced in the House

May 18, 2011

Recently, Representative Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Representative James Langevin (D-RI) introduced the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2011 (H.R. 1792).... read more
Proving the Value of Fire Prevention

October 13, 2011

How do you prove a negative? That’s really the struggle fire-prevention experts face. How do you prove that you prevented ... read more
IAFC and Kidde Partner for Home Fire Safety

June 10, 2011

Efforts Aimed at Improving Smoke Alarm Placement in the Home Recognizing the need for improved education and awareness about home ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Managing Relationships Inside and Out

January 22, 2014

Our society is more connected today than it has ever been, with the use of email, social media and text ... read more
Fire & Life Safety: Emerging Issues

December 13, 2013

There are many catch phrases about the past, and I``m not sure if we``re supposed to never look back or ... read more
USFA and FEMA`s Whole Community

November 14, 2013

The effects of natural and manufactured disasters have become more frequent, far-reaching and widespread than ever before. As a result, ... read more

IAFC News

IAFC’s International Fellows Join Hurricane Florence Response in Myrtle Beach

September 27, 2018

The IAFC’s International Fellowship Program (IFP) embeds international firefighters in American fire departments to gain operational experience and internalize the American fire-service culture. read more
Q&A with Herbert Leusch, 2018 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year

September 27, 2018

Herbert Leusch is chief of the Glen Echo (Maryland) Fire Department. He was honored during Fire-Rescue International in Dallas as the 2018 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year. Here’s what he told On Scene about the path to this high honor. read more
Metro Chiefs Adopt Positions at Urban Fire Forum

September 26, 2018

Urban Fire Forum (UFF) held last week at NFPA headquarters in Quincy, Mass. read more