Each October, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sponsors Fire Prevention Week and this year (October 9-15) marks the 100 th anniversary of this important program. The NFPA website Fire ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years – has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as ...

ONE of the most basic tasks of a safety professional is complying with OSHA requirements in regard to fire safety. OSHA requires a company to comply in a number of different fire safety areas. While ...

Each October, the National Fire Protection Association leads the nation in observing Fire Prevention Week, a campaign dedicated to educating the public about fire safety and prevention strategies. The ...

Wilkes University is committed to the health and safety of the entire college community and to insuring that everyone has a safe place to live, learn and work. In terms of fire safety, the primary ...

The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Fire Brigades standard (1910.156) outlines the baseline requirements for fire brigades in workplaces and covers a variety of topics to ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick fire safety tip for Fire Prevention Week. Smoke detectors can save lives, but according to a study from All Star Home, 39% of Americans have unplugged their smoke ...

Small bench-top fires are common in labs, but large fires are rare. Labs using solvents pose risks of flash fires, explosions, and toxic smoke. Prevent fires by planning experiments carefully, ...

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2024) - The Presidio of Monterey Fire Department held multiple events during Fire Prevention Week, from Oct. 7 to Oct. 12, to educate civilians and service ...

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (Oct. 11, 2024) -- It was a busy week for members of the Fort Drum Fire and Emergency Services Division who were promoting fire prevention and safety across post. Throughout Fire ...

October 5 - 11 is Fire Prevention Week! Read the new edition of Shop Talk (pdf) to learn more about lithium ion battery safety. At William & Mary, fire safety is practiced to reduce the destruction ...