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 Sean Tracey, FIFireE, HFSC Canada Chair and Mayor Ken Branner, Middletown, Delaware.
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.
Tracey is being recognized because he has consistently made home fire sprinkler education a priority through his work as NFPA regional director, Deputy Chief of Education, Safety & Innovation with the Ottawa Fire Service, co-chair of the Codes Committee for the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and most recently chair of HFSC Canada. His efforts have increased awareness and supported initiatives that have resulted in protecting homes with fire sprinklers across Canada.
Mayor Branner was selected because he demonstrated a lifelong commitment to fire prevention, public safety education and community advocacy as chief with the local Volunteer Hose Company and as mayor of Middletown, Delaware. He prioritized fire safety through education, collaboration, and policy initiatives. One of the most impactful examples of his leadership was his support of residential fire sprinkler requirements for new homes in the Town of Middletown which was adopted last year.
“Both Sean and Ken recognize the importance of educating consumers and various stakeholders about the life-saving benefits of home fire sprinklers,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy and HFSC President. “Both have been committed and understand how to work effectively with others to make sure fire sprinklers are installed in new homes. Thanks to their efforts, citizens and firefighters will be better protected.”
As recipients of the Bringing Safety Home Award, both will each receive a $1,000 stipend to support further fire sprinkler advocacy and educational initiatives.