ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland — The quote “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” coined by Benjamin Franklin, exemplifies a foundational principal represented during National Fire ...

In recent weeks, massive building under construction fires have occurred in Las Vegas, Nev., Dallas, Tex., and Everett, Wash., underscoring NFPA research which shows an average of 3,840 fires in ...

Albany, NY, Aug 5, 2009 - BullEx Digital Safety offers local fire departments new, interactive tools to enhance annual Fire Prevention Open Houses or Safety Days. Fire Departments can now rent a smart ...

Columbus Fire Department hosted a valuable training session July 17 that could save lives. In partnership with the Wisconsin Propane Education & Research Council, CFD hosted an emergency response ...

NEW YORK-- Bronx officials are trying to stay ahead of potential fires in the borough by conducting fire safety workshops with residents with a little added incentive. The Bronx Zoo became a venue for ...

A proposed training facility for the Lead Volunteer Fire Department would increase public safety by providing firefighters with a permanent opportunity to practice live burn response and expand ...

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 ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced in a late afternoon email on Friday, March 7, that particular classes at the National Fire Academy (NFA) in Emmitsburg, Maryland – the nation’s ...

Crews taught the kids how to make sure the smoke alarms in their homes are working, how to call 911 in case of an emergency, and where to go if a fire does break out. "They get to see how the smoke ...

Bloomington Fire Capt. Frank Friend wants the department to increase its offerings of social services after emergencies, while continuing fire prevention efforts in the community.

A bill in the Massachusetts State Legislature spearheaded by a Harvard alum would require all students enrolled in the state’s schools and colleges — including Harvard — to complete fire safety ...