June 17, 2025 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Sprinkler Initiative and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) have awarded the U.S. and Canadian Bringing Safety Home awards to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services.
This award honors fire safety advocates in North America who diligently promote the importance of home fire sprinklers, use HFSC and NFPA resources to educate decision-makers and recognize that protecting all new homes could have a tremendous impact on public safety and community risk reduction.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue was recognized because of their work establishing relationships with the local home builder associations to learn about and address their concerns. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas conducted a cost-benefit analysis and concluded there were significant benefits in protecting all new homes with fire sprinklers. Through collaboration, their efforts led to the Las Vegas City Council approving a sprinkler ordinance in 2019. Since then, more than 18,000 new homes have been built with fire sprinklers protecting residents and firefighters.
Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services was recognized because their team worked closely with their building and planning departments, engaging developers and offering incentives to protect entire developments with fire sprinklers. These incentives, combined with strong advocacy and education, made home fire sprinklers an increasingly attractive option, contributing to safer and more resilient communities. As a result, all new homes in four subdivisions and two future developments will be protected with home fire sprinklers.
“Both fire departments had dedicated teams that understood the challenges and the need to work closely with builders during the early stages and learn about their concerns and how fire sprinklers can benefit all stakeholders,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy and HFSC President. “Thanks to their efforts, citizens and firefighters will be better protected.”
As recipients of the Bringing Safety Home Award, both fire departments will each receive a $1,000 stipend to support further fire sprinkler advocacy and educational initiatives.
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