Fire Prevention News

IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems

December 2, 2022

Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness. read more

Fighting Fire with the Tax Code

December 5, 2017

Tax cut bill: What's in it for fire and EMS read more
Bringing the Fire Prevention Message Home

November 2, 2017

For the first time, the IAFC suggests that local community risk reduction campaigns promote the use of smoke alarms powered by 10-year batteries. read more
President’s Letter: Make Community Interaction Count

October 31, 2017

On the heels of Fire Prevention Week, it’s easy to appreciate the interaction and trust we have within our communities; the week is a magnificent example of harnessing tragedy to make positive change. read more
Virtual Reality Meets Fire Prevention

October 30, 2017

Virtual reality tour of an off-campus house fire. read more
Company Officer Leadership: Senior SAFE Program – Protecting Our Seniors

October 16, 2017

Though the trend in fire deaths has decreased for the older adult population, older adults still face the greatest relative risk of dying in a fire. read more
Are You Ready for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14?

October 6, 2017

What does your department have on tap for Fire Prevention Week? read more
Executive Officer Leadership: Community Members Help Reduce Risk

September 26, 2017

Community education needs be at the forefront of our minds. If we can educate our communities in risk reduction, lives will be saved. read more
President’s Letter: Fire-Sprinkler Systems Best Path to Life Safety

September 26, 2017

Reducing the incidence and impact of fires is a fundamental element of our jobs. The best fires are the ones we don't respond to or that are held in an incipient stage by sprinklers. read more
Howard Hopper Earns 2017 FLSS Award

August 30, 2017

2017 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award read more
Using Data to Predict Fire, Technology to Detect Them

August 10, 2017

Listen to Jon Jay, doctoral student, talk about how to use data to predict where house fires are more likely to occur in a city, and to Nathan Armentrout, inventor of a device installed in vacant homes to detect smoke alarms. read more