Installing them in the house is a good first step, but there’s a lot more to making sure they’re effective if a fire ignites.

Two years ago, a circuit breaker in my home’s electrical panel randomly failed and shorted out—and it began to melt and smoke. I called emergency services, and according to the firefighters who ...

Following the devastating June 16, 2026 barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel that claimed the lives of 17 horses, the New York State Gaming Commission today provided an update on the work undertaken ...

Safe Charging is a Superpower." That's the theme of 2026 Fire Prevention Week -- Oct. 4-10 --, the National Fire Protection ...

Following the devastating June 16 barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel, the New York State Gaming Commission provided an update today on the panel’s review. The panel consists of commissioners Marty ...

With fire season already affecting the Santa Clarita community and surrounding areas, the City of Santa Clarita organized a ...

The primary responsibility of any fire prevention official is to enforce the fire codes adopted by their respective jurisdiction. The common highest goal in any fire prevention effort is providing ...

Accounting for employees in the event of an emergency is vital. The Emergency Action Plan should address how to accurately account for all employees. Besides the obvious risks associated with 1.32 ...

The Boston College facilities rest in the jurisdiction of several fire departments. Through our Fire Safety Office we interact with all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). To ensure compliance ...

The Purdue University Fire Department's Fire Prevention division consists of a lieutenant and a fire prevention specialist. The purpose of the specialist position is to focus on educating diverse ...

The UTSA Fire Log is not a complete list of all fire events that have occurred on UTSA property. The following definitions apply to this fire log: On-campus student housing: refers only to structures ...

Environmental Health and Safety staff offers courses in fire safety and fire extinguisher use. The fire safety class explains the physics and chemistry of fire; how fires start and continue to burn; ...