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Fire Prevention Weekly Update – November 27, 2012

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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News Smoke Alarm Saves Sprinkler Saves International News   Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 11/26/2012 Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities Have Safe Thanksgiving Dinner 'Stand By Your Pan' … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – November 27, 2012

Fire Prevention Weekly Update – November 19, 2012

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Campaigns / Other Fire Prevention Efforts Campus fire safety Inspections/Code enforcement Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Wildland Fire Safety Fire safety tips and reminders Other Safety News Smoke Alarm Saves Sprinkler Saves International News Links to Fire Prevention-related news articles - Updated 11/19/2012 Campaigns/ Other Fire Safety Activities Fire department issues 'Cold Weather Safety' checklist (Texas) AFD … Continue reading Fire Prevention Weekly Update – November 19, 2012

Free Webinar: Implementing NFPA 70E for Arc Flash Safety – Wednesday, June 20, 2012 @ 2PM ET

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             A promotional message from EHS Todayannouncing a new webinar. _ Implementing NFPA 70E for Arc Flash Safety Live Webinar· Wednesday, June 20, 2012· 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Register now for this free live webinar   Applying NFPA 70E to real-world situations can be confusing and at times overwhelming. … Continue reading Free Webinar: Implementing NFPA 70E for Arc Flash Safety – Wednesday, June 20, 2012 @ 2PM ET

Measuring Mulch Piles; Fire Codes Vary Significantly Across US – Spontaneous Combustible Fires A Continuing Problem

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Mulch, compost, and decomposition all generate intense heat and a risk of fire.  The larger the pile, the more fuel and insulation available to feed potential combustion.  Larger piles also make it more difficult to extinguish a burning mountain of mulch. This week's smoldering fire at Shamrock Organic Products has clouded parts of Knoxville.  While … Continue reading Measuring Mulch Piles; Fire Codes Vary Significantly Across US – Spontaneous Combustible Fires A Continuing Problem

Call for Home Sprinklers Story: Multiple Fire Deaths in a Two-Family Home Built in 2010 with Working Smoke Detectors

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Auburnpub.com reports that a 38-year old woman and her 2-year old goddaughter were killed in a duplex fire late Saturday night. The home was equipped with working smoke alarms but no fire sprinklers. According to the report the fire was discovered by the occupant of the second unit when she came home from work around … Continue reading Call for Home Sprinklers Story: Multiple Fire Deaths in a Two-Family Home Built in 2010 with Working Smoke Detectors

USFA and NFPA Join Forces Again to Put a Freeze on Winter Fires

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Emmitsburg, MD. – As we move closer to winter and home fire deaths begin to increase, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) remind everyone that fire safety and prevention are especially important in the coming months.  Because home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season, USFA and … Continue reading USFA and NFPA Join Forces Again to Put a Freeze on Winter Fires

Residential Sprinklers ….A home sprinkler system is like having your own personal fireman! Great PSA!

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Residential Sprinklers ....A home sprinkler system is like having your own personal fireman. Great PSA!! 🙂

New! Marioff Demonstrates HI-FOG® Sprinkler Capabilities at Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute

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Demonstration Behind the Scenes Prior to Demonstration COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 28, 2010 – Marioff showcased the capabilities of its HI-FOG® water mist fire protection system during a demonstration at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute. The event was hosted by "Marriott International, Inc.", which recently added HI-FOG® to its Fire Protection and Life Safety … Continue reading New! Marioff Demonstrates HI-FOG® Sprinkler Capabilities at Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute

NFPA releases new fireworks video

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June 22, 2010 —Stressing the message that there is no safe way to use consumer fireworks, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a new online video in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. “Every year fire departments and emergency rooms must respond to the devastating consequences of consumer fireworks,” said James M. Shannon, … Continue reading NFPA releases new fireworks video

Three States Adopt Sprinkler Requirements – PA, NH & CA

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National Fire Protection Association President Jim Shannon praised the work of fire officials and fire safety advocates after three states adopted the 2009 edition of the International Residential Code, which will require home fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family homes. "The nation's fire service and other fire safety advocates deserve tremendous recognition for … Continue reading Three States Adopt Sprinkler Requirements – PA, NH & CA

Fire Prevention Week in Orland Park, Illinois

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Sparky the Fire Dog® is "Pet of the Week" in Orland, Illinois, and is helping the Orland Fire Protection District celebrate Fire Prevention Week. "He's extraordinarily active with public education events," said department Public Education Coordinator Kathy Donofrio, adding that cadet Joe Braasch has helped Sparky come alive. "Sparky teaches children how to be safe … Continue reading Fire Prevention Week in Orland Park, Illinois

NFPA Supports Sprinkler Codes

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NFPA urges ICC to keep home fire sprinkler provision in its code. Visit http://www.firesprinklerinitiative.org