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Jefferson County Fire Illustrates What’s at Stake with Home Fire Prevention
By nfpa@jiveon.com Each year as summer turns to fall, we see an uptick in home fires from increased heating device use, cooking, and other everyday activities. We know more about how to protect ourselves from fire than ever, but there…
Read MoreSide-by-Side Burn in Hartsville, TN Demonstrates How Sprinklers Can Save Lives and Limit Damage to Homes
By nfpa@jiveon.com County commissioners, firefighters, and community members in Hartsville, Tennessee were able to see firsthand last week the value of residential fire sprinklers when representatives from the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) brought a Source:: NFPA – Fire Sprinkler…
Read MoreDownload “Fire Prevention Happens All Year Long” Tips to Practice Cooking Safety No Matter the Season
By nfpa@jiveon.com Fire Prevention Week provides a great opportunity to remind communities about the importance of fire prevention at home. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen,” reinforces critical home fire safety Source:: NFPA…
Read MoreNFPA Releases First Two Videos of a New Campaign Series Dedicated to the Importance of Electrical Safety in the Workplace and at Home
By nfpa@jiveon.com This week NFPA and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors announced the rollout of the first two video interviews of a new campaign series entitled, Faces of Fire/Electrical, which features personal stories of people impacted by electrical incidents…
Read MoreMythblaster Monday 8: Leaking the Truth on Home Fire Sprinkler Mishaps
By nfpa@jiveon.com Fire sprinklers are familiar to many of us and many people know they exist in stores, warehouses, and other commercial buildings. But not everyone may be aware of the importance of fire sprinklers in the home. But according…
Read MoreAs students attend school remotely this fall, NFPA urges added caution around using and charging laptops and other electrical devices at home
By nfpa@jiveon.com With many students returning to school remotely this fall, NFPA is urging added caution when using and charging laptops and other digital devices at home. Many households may have more people using and charging electrical devices on…
Read MoreFire Safety Messaging is Critical During a Pandemic
By nfpa@jiveon.com As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued over the past several months, I, like so many others have been carefully monitoring the data and following recommendations from leading epidemiologists and public health experts for how to keep myself and…
Read MoreUse Our FPW Out of the Box Ideas to Share Kitchen Fire Safety with the Whole Community
By nfpa@jiveon.com With so many of us working and studying either from home or in new arrangements created to socially distance, COVID-19 has certainly changed how we connect. However, there are still countless creative ways to showcase this year’s Fire…
Read MoreNational Falls Prevention Day is September 22nd
By nfpa@jiveon.com Every day, 10,000 Americans in the “Baby Boomer” generation are turning 65, with currently over 52 million Americans over the age of 65, representing approximately 16% of the population. Adults 65 and over experience higher Source:: NFPA…
Read MoreMythblaster Monday 7: Maintaining Home Fire Sprinklers is a Spending Save
By nfpa@jiveon.com This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen,” reminds us that with the cooler seasons comes holiday cooking—and more risk for home fires. One of the best ways to protect your home in…
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