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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
Become A Built for Life Fire Department to Increase Awareness About Home Fire Sprinklers
For decades we have promoted the need for smoke alarms in homes with great success, however, the number of fire fatalities has plateaued and is beginning to increase in some
Sprinklers and Myth Busting
A recent survey of Canadian fire chiefs found that misconceptions about home fire sprinklers is a major hurdle in increasing awareness and acceptance. Part of this is due to how
New Large Monitor Showcases Videos to Educate About Home Fire Sprinklers at Community Events
The Woodridge Firefighter’s Association in Woodridge, Man. uses videos to demonstrate how fast fire becomes deadly and how effective home fire sprinklers are in controlling fires. “We have the opportunity
Now is the Time to Start a Dialogue About Home Fire Sprinklers in Your Community
At Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Canada, our goal is to support and guide fire service advocacy and education. Often, our discussions with members of the fire service reveal many personnel