The deadline to apply is March 6, 2020. As part of its ongoing nonprofit safety education mission, the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) is inviting all U.S. fire departments to apply for new stipend awards that will increase local
Today there are many automated options that make homes more comfortable, energy efficient, cost-effective and safe. Typically referred to as smart home technology, these features may include automating control of items such as lighting, temperature, window shades, surveillance cameras, locks,
With more than five dozen side-by-side educational events behind them, Les and Diane Woods have become well known across the Southeastern U.S. and beyond for their ambitious home fire sprinkler advocacy. Their dedication to the cause continues today, making them
Home fires claim the lives of seven people each day. Home fire sprinklers can help eliminate these tragedies, but legislative barriers and a general unawareness of this technology have prevented its use in new homes. America’s fire service and safety
The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Sprinkler Initiative and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition awarded Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre from the Gorham Maine Fire Department with the 2018 Bringing Safety Home Award. The award recognizes fire service members and
Fire Prevention Week is right around the corner — October 7-13 — and many fire departments are preparing for community events where the media may attend. Home Fire Sprinkler Coaltion has broadcast quality video and other graphics designed for the
Installing home fire sprinklers in new developments can result in infrastructure cost savings with smaller pipes, pumps and booster stations and when spacing fire hydrants further apart. In this video clip, Dave Petty, Scottsdale Water Operations Director talks about the
NFPA Conference Education Session: A Case Study in Providing Incentives and Saving Lives June 11, 8:30 a.m. Islander B Randy Miller, Deputy Fire Marshal, Camas-Washougal (WA) Fire Marshal’s Office, will talk about the incentives that were offered to developers in
NFPA is particularly excited to share that a key feature of the 2018 NFPA Conference & Expo will be The Annex: Focus on Suppression. This special area on the Expo floor will provide a one-stop option for information related to suppression
More than 50 fire departments in 25 states and Canadian provinces held events last weekend to kick off the first ever Home Fire Sprinkler Day. The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Sprinkler