The HFSC Blog
Sprinklers: More Than Just Life Safety
When the Canadian fire service proposed changes to the 2010 edition of the National Building Code of Canada to mandate sprinklers in all new homes, opponents claimed the installation costs
Home Fire Sprinkler Incentives Open New Doors
Home fire sprinkler incentives can open new doors figuratively and literally. Numerous examples have shown how fire service leadership has collaborated with planners and developers during the pre-planning stages of
Fire Sprinklers are an Important Part of the Housing Solution
One does not need to look far to see that a major concern facing consumers across Canada is housing availability. It’s important for fire and life safety advocates to understand
BRINGING SAFETY HOME FIRE SAFETY ADVOCACY AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
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 Chief David Pendleton,
Fire Departments and Safety Advocates Encouraged to Participate in Home Fire Sprinkler Week Digital Campaign
QUINCY, MA April 29, 2024 – In every community, home fires are a severe threat to residents as well as responding firefighters. Homes account for 78 percent of
Fire Sprinklers Belong in Your Department’s Master Plan
A fire department’s master plan is a public document that lays out how the department intends to protect its community over the next 5-10 years. It covers what the fire