The HFSC Blog
How Two Fire Departments Used HFSC Stipends To Successfully Support Community Outreach
Community engagement and education mean different things to different municipalities. For some, it is purely getting the facts in front of the people, and for others – it means seeing
How Home Fire Sprinklers Can Help Meet the Demand for Affordable Housing
There is more demand than ever for affordable housing in Canada. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, approximately 22 million affordable units need to be built by 2030.
Home Fire Sprinklers Protect Occupants and the Environment
Home fire sprinklers can protect your home and the environment. Sprinklers can use as much as 91 percent less water to control a fire compared to firefighting hoses, and result
Centre Wellington Fire Rescue Features Home Fire Sprinkler Display at Home Shows and Festivals
Seeing is believing, and in Wellington, Ontario, deputy fire chief Jason Benn is ensuring his community will learn about the life-saving benefits of installing fire sprinklers in new homes. Benn
THE CASE FOR RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS IN DEPARTMENT MASTER PLANS
It’s common for fire departments to prepare and follow a Master Plan. Typically, this identifies the community’s risks and lays out a strategy to be used over the next
Fire Sprinklers Help Achieve Affordable Homes
With the increasing demand for new and affordable homes, many municipalities are looking for innovative ways to increase accessible housing. One strategy gaining traction is to reduce development costs by