The HFSC Blog
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
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.