Special Events Fire Prevention Checklist
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Special Events Fire Prevention Checklist
Major events can create fire and life safety hazards through temporary layouts, vendors, cooking, fuel, generators, electrical hookups, and large crowds. This checklist helps Fire Chiefs and partner agencies identify, inspect, and manage those risks before the event begins.
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  • Topics:
    • Homeland Security - Special Events
  • Resource Type:
    • Strategy development tool
  • Organizational Author:
    • Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee

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