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CPSC is providing a holiday decorating guide to help prevent fires and injuries this season CPSC provides guidance for safe decorating this year. The winter holiday season has arrived, and as consumers prepare to make their homes merry and bright, CPSC is providing a holiday decorating guide to help prevent fires and injuries this season. The common-sense safety tips include simple steps, such as careful candle placement and inspection of holiday lights for damage. During No...

PPL Electric has provided tips and measures that should be taken for safe and secure winter holidays Statistics show incidents of home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during the winter holidays. As colder weather and seasonal activities increase demand for electric service, a few extra steps can help make ensure this festive season can be safe and less costly around the home. PPL Electric Utilities offers tips for bargain hunters and those who love da...

Ten U.S Fire departments earned $10,000 each from Liberty Mutual Insurance Community residents rally to earn $10,000 grants for their local fire departments by committing to fire safety at Be Fire Smart. According to a recent survey by the National League of Cities, 14 percent of cities across the country cut police and fire-protection budgets in 2009, usually one of the biggest-ticket items for local governments, with many other cities expected to take similar measures throu...

Put a freeze on all fires this thanksgiving and celebrate the holidays safety As our nation comes together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its United States Fire Administration (USFA) would like to remind all residents to Put a Freeze on all Fires. According to data from the USFA, an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of...

School fire safety education needs to be evaluated at the forefront for maintaining better safety and rescue against fires ADT Fire & Security has launched the new Guide to Fire Safety in educational premises. Every year in the UK more than 2,000 schools suffer fires large enough to need action from the local fire service. Besides the potential loss of life, injuries and substantial property damage, fire can cause severe disruption for schools, colleges and universities f...

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters being trained to rescue a dummy body Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has 22 fire stations in mainly rural areas of the county run by retained firefighters. Shropshire firefighters donned chemical protection suits to tackle a reported ammonia leak during a planned training exercise at a county food production plant. Uniq Desserts at Minsterley, a major county employer which has three retained firefighters on its staff, volunt...

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has a program to assist emergency responders Firehouse Subs offers Public Safety Grants. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has a program to assist emergence service entities obtain life-saving equipment as well as fire prevention, safety, and disaster preparedness educational tools. If your fire department or Fire Corps program is located in a community served by a Firehouse Subs restaurant, consider applying for needed equipment...

First Alert has partnered withFire Corps to save lives and make communities safer Fire Corps Programs can receive free First Alert smoke alarms. Does your Fire Corps team need smoke alarms for your community home safety check or smoke alarm installation program? You may be eligible to receive free smoke alarms to help in your fire prevention efforts through the First Alert donation program. First Alert has partnered with Fire Corps to save lives and make communities safer....

Volunteers make it big in numbers throughout the fire service industry Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade initiative is awarding more than $100,000 in grants to help small town and rural community fire departments across the United States. Every day, millions of people count on volunteer and rural community fire units to protect them and their property. More than 825,000 volunteer and small town firefighters do their jobs mostly without recognition and often without the latest eq...

The Fire Corps course is intended to enhance the working and capabilities of fire and safety departments The course Fire Corps: Starting a Program to Enhance Your Department's Services is designed to provide guidance to fire chiefs and municipal officials. Is your department facing increased responsibilities with limited resources? Do you wish you could provide more services for your community, but simply don't have enough time or personnel to focus on these new efforts? Then...

Seymour Support Services Division2010 Award of Excellence winner Fire corps announced Seymour Support Services Division as a winner of 2010 Award of Excellence. Fire Corps has announced that the Seymour (TN) Volunteer Fire Department Support Services Division is the winner of the 2010 Fire Corps Award of Excellence. Sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) and Fire Protection Publications, the Award of Excellence annually honors a Fire Corps pr...

Lightning Protection Institute provides resources and education on safety tips regarding havoc caused by lightning A professionally-installed lightning protection system offers a practical solution for homeowners who don't want to take a chance with lightning. The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) and Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA) are teaming up to remind fire professionals about the importance of promoting education to help homeowners reduce their risks against lightnin...

Grahm Ellicot, Chief of The Fire Industry Association FIA Chief Grahan Ellicot said: "Any changes made to the present remit and structure of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) would be a mistake."The government should not include the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in its public sector cuts as it helps to prevent fires and arson attacks, it has been suggested. A leaked document from the Cabinet Office, which was picked up by the BBC's Politics Show, revealed that the future...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) provides five simple tips to protect your family from fire Underwriters Laboratories (UL) offers Tips on What Families Can Do Today In the blink of an eye, a small cooking or candle fire can turn into a destructive or deadly blaze, so stopping fires before they start is a family's first line of defense against potential fire-related injuries. In recognition of the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 3–9, 2010)...

Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond has welcomed additional savings due to good safety record and management Shropshire has one of the smallest and most poorly funded fire and rescue services, despite this it has come out as one of the best performing brigades in the UK. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has made a further £100,000 savings in reduced insurance costs because of its excellent safety record and good management practices, it has been revealed. The cost of pu...

National Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which created a big havoc According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2009, fires killed more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. To help kickoff National Fire Prevention Week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges everyone to take a few simple steps to protect yourself and your family from fires and other emergencies. Observed each October, National Fire...

The Red Cross is committed tohelping people learn how to minimize the risk of a home fire American Red Cross urges Fire Safety as National Fire Prevention Week begins. During National Fire Prevention Week the American Red Cross is urging everyone to help save lives by making sure their home is protected by smoke alarms. People who do not have smoke alarms in their home should take the time to have them installed. Those who already have smoke alarms should make sure they have...

Safe kids Pennsylvania provides safety tips for parents during National Fire Prevention Week National Fire Prevention Week is reminder to parents -- Prepare home and family for Fire Safety. Many people think a fire won't happen to them. But what happens if it does? And what if there are children in the home? Will they know how to react to the sound of a smoke alarm? October 3-9 is National Fire Prevention Week and what better time for parents to prepare their home and their f...

Barack Obama also paid a tribute to all the firefighters, volunteers and first responders who sacrificed their life  US President, Barack Obama proclaimed October 3-October 9, 2010 as the Fire Prevention Week; emphasizing on the importance of fire safety and awareness in the country. During Fire Prevention Week, we reaffirm the importance of fire safety and awareness, and we pay tribute to our firefighters, volunteers, and first responders who put themselves in harm...

Association for perioperative Registered Nurses has updated its Fire Safety Tool Kit for better results In AORN's updated Fire Safety Tool Kit, a detailed Fire Risk Assessment Checklist has been created in a format that enables individuals to tailor the checklist for use in their own facilities. October is National Fire Prevention Month, a time when perioperative professionals review policies on fire safety, educate staff, conduct mock fire drills and overall, ramp up awarene...

Domino's is emphasizing usage and installation of fire alarms As part of the fall campaign, customers who order from participating Domino's Pizza stores in October may be surprised when their delivery arrives aboard a fire engine. Nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or with smoke alarms that do not function properly. With that in mind, Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced its fall fire safety ca...

An event for all fire and rescue personnel,  their friends and families Six Flags America and the National Volunteer Fire Council have partnered to hold Fire Prevention Days on 2nd - 3rd October and Fire Prevention Days on 9th - 10th October at the Maryland amusement park. Six Flags America and the National Volunteer Fire Council have partnered to hold Fire Prevention Days at the Maryland amusement park on October 2, 3, 9, and 10 and are looking for fire departments, Fir...

Firefighters and building officials of West Virginia will now have the most updated resources for fire safety West Virginia adopted the 2008 edition of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and the 2009 editions of both NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® and NFPA 1, Fire Code, as well as many other updated reference documents. The state of West Virginia has adopted the 2008 edition of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and the...

The London Fire Brigade has run a course for young people coping with autism London Fire Brigade has worked closely with local autistic charities in adapting the LIFE programme for children suffering from autism. Young people with autism are working with London's firefighters to learn about fire safety and boost their confidence. Dagenham and Erith Fire Stations have recently hosted week long specially adapted Local Intervention Fire Education (LIFE) course for local youngst...

'Fire Prevention Week-2010' is scheduled between October 3-9 Smoke alarms can reduce the risk of dying in a fire by half. Smoke alarms can work as an effective measure in preventing fires which cause major havoc in residential areas if unnoticed. The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9, 2010. This year's campaign, Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With, focuses on the importance of smoke alarms in preventing fire deaths, injurie...

Fire chief Paul Raymond hasmade a public clarificationon firefighter cuts  Shropshire’s fire chief has made a public appeal for people to take extra care to prevent fires and accidents as the economic axe prepares to fall on the county’s fire and rescue service. “Front line” firefighter services will not be compromised, promised Paul Raymond adding that fire engines and firefighters will get to incidents “as they always have done.” Bu...

American Red Cross Town Hall in Washington DC shall host the National Summit on 14 September 2010  The National Summit on Youth Preparedness on September 14, 2010 is an effort to bring the Youth Emergency Preparedness Education to the forefront. The Department of Homeland Security’s - Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Education, and the American Red Cross are pleased to invite you to participate in the National Summit on Youth Pr...

BeFireSmart Safety Pledge Program will help US fire houses earn grants to buy new equipments and resources Local residents can support the fire departments as BeFireSmart Safety Pledge Program will now enable them to earn a grant for them.From New York City to Madison Township, Ind., cities and towns of all sizes are watching a life saving institution struggle for funding, and in some cases close its doors: the community fire house.  In fact, less than a quarter of U....

The professional training courses run by UK Fire Training meet the current standards of fire safety and protection UK Fire Training has come out with a more specific and professional Fire Warden Training for the firefighters and the fire wardens.Businesses and organisations looking for fire warden training need to be aware that not all training providers will be able to reflect the unique circumstances and challenges facing an organisation.Following the recent chang...

Most  college campus fires are caused by cooking during the evening hours of the day and weekends National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging college students and their parents to be aware of life-saving fire safety information.The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges students returning to campuses around the country and their parents to take the time to educate themselves on life-saving fire safety information. Thousands of fires occur each ye...