The HFSC Blog
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
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