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NFPA Public Education Network Meets in Chicago
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The NFPA Public Education Network met during the NFPA Conference and Expo in Chicago. Forty–four members attended the one-day meeting where they had an opportunity to discuss challenges and success of the Network and participate in the “world café” which allowed them to discuss specific topics of interest to them... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at Safety Source
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NFPA 2013 Remembering When™ Conference applications being accepted
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NFPA is accepting application for the 2013 Remembering When Conference. We are looking for up to 30 communities to participate. Fire departments can partner with an agency whose main outreach to older adults is through home visits can apply. The Conference will be held December 1-3, 2013 in Boston. Remembering... Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2013 at Safety Source
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NFPA has everything you need to support a "Prevent Kitchen Fires" campaign
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A fire in Owatonna, MN on Saturday makes this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign even more important. The fire gutted the kitchen of a second story apartment and caused smoke damage throughout the second floor. The building was unoccupied and the fire was noticed by passersby who saw smoke coming... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2013 at Safety Source
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Fire safety education in New South Wales enhanced with support from GIO Personal Insurance
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Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) has teamed up with GIO Personal Insurance as FRNSW’s first ever Principal Partner. GIO has been a partner since 2008 and has been instrumental in developing an online Home Fire Safety Audit Tool Kit and Recovery Kit. They have also contributed to the... Continue reading
Posted May 21, 2013 at Safety Source
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Two of every home fires begin in the kitchen
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I just opened one of my “Google Alerts” this morning and it included “Family displaced following Allentown (PA) kitchen fire”, “Kitchen fire in downtown apartment building leads to second alarm (Buffalo, NY)”, "Firefighters respond to kitchen fire at McCarthy Manor Apartments (Syracuse, NY)”, and "Firefighters deal with kitchen fire in... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at Safety Source
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Massachusetts announces statewide video contest winners
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Reaching high school teenagers with fire safety information can be a challenge. The Massachusetts Fire Marshal’s Office is up for the challenge as they announce the winners of their 5th annual YouTube® Burn Awareness Video Contest. The contest is hosted by the state Department of Fire Services, the Massachusetts Association... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at Safety Source
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Start planning for 2013 FPW with Sparky's wish list
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With the 2013 Fire Prevention Week theme announced it’s time to starting planning NFPA has created Sparky’s Wish List to help you fund materials to use in your community. It’s easy as 1,2,3! Create a wish list for your fire department, use the materials we have created to reach out... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Safety Source
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New NFPA 1730 accepting public input
NFPA 1730, Standard on Organization and Deployment of Fire Prevention Inspection and Code Enforcement, Plan Review, Investigation, and Public Education Operations to the Public, which was approved at the March 2013 Standards Council meeting to enter Annual 2015 (with a later closing date of September 9, 2013), is now available... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Safety Source
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USFA and NVFC looking for effective public education materials
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Many fire departments have created their own fire safety education materials and programs. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) offers an on-line collection of materials created by fire departments throughout the United States to help fire safety educators access materials. An item listed in the collection might inspire a fire... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Safety Source
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A communication plan is an important part of disaster preparedness
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Monday was a very sad day for the United States as we experienced an attack on the world’s oldest annual marathon. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators each year as they cheer for the runners along the entire 26.2 miles. The 117th running of the Boston Marathon will... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Safety Source
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Laptop causes dorm fire in Framingham, MA
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Students in a dorm at Framingham State University (MA) were forced out of their rooms on Friday because of a fire. A single sprinkler kept the fire under control. All students in the dorm were safely evacuated. The fire started when a laptop left on a bed overheated, igniting the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Safety Source
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Keep an eye on what you fry; a fire safety lesson for everyone
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Stay in the kitchen when you fry! A lesson I need to teach my husband, Gary. Gary is fortunate to be able to occasionally work from home. I am even more fortunate because on those days dinner is ready when I arrive home from work. He had one of those... Continue reading
Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Safety Source
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Ashley Greene's condominium destroyed by fire
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I use candles in my home. However, I have one candle, it is in a sturdy container, I keep it on top of my stovetop and blow it out when I leave the room. Candles bring a positive, cozy mood to my home. I use them, but I understand that... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Safety Source
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NFPA's Public Education division is looking for a senior project manager
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The NFPA public education division is looking for an outstanding senior project manager. Are you a great communicator, problem solver, and trainer? Do you consider yourself a creative person, customer oriented, ready to move forward, fast and together? Have you developed educational programs and training materials? Do you have an... Continue reading
Posted Mar 19, 2013 at Safety Source
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If you are in a building and it feels too crowded - leave
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I just read an article in this morning’s Boston Globe about a grand opening celebration for Restoration Hardware (RH) in Boston. The beautiful building on Berkeley Street has been totally remodeled. A packed grand opening party on March 6th over crowded the store with invitations sent to 5,000 people. People... Continue reading
Posted Mar 18, 2013 at Safety Source
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Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stove top!
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Last weekend I celebrated my birthday with my family at my favorite Italian restaurant in the North End of Boston – Ristorante Limoncello. While eating some wonderful bread with olive oil and parmesan cheese, I heard sirens and saw red lights flashing against the buildings on the narrow street. Two... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Safety Source
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Have NFPA public education materials saved a life in your community or family?
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The public education division is busy creating more materials for you to use in your community. Some of the resources you will find on nfpa.org include our educational programs. The Learn Not to Burn® Preschool Program, Learn Not to Burn® Grade 1 and Remembering When™: a fire and fall prevention... Continue reading
Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Safety Source
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Make Sure Emergency Evacuation Planning is Part of Every Student's IEP
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I had a media call last week from a reporter who wanted to know what information we had on school fire drills for students with disabilities - especially those students in wheelchairs. NFPA has created a guide to help students with disabilities, teachers, administrators, parents, and others look at some... Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2013 at Safety Source
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Carbon monoxide - the silent killer
The Boston area was hit with a blizzard that left hundreds of thousands without power. It made me think of the importance of reminding people about carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. Make sure your home has carbon monoxide alarms... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2013 at Safety Source
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Are you up for the smoke alarm challenge?
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Did you happen to read Amy LeBeau’s Outreach article in the January/February issue of NFPA Journal? “Close to Home” focuses on the importance of replacing smoke alarms every 10 years. She tells the story of a friend who had a fire and the smoke alarms did not sound – the... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2013 at Safety Source
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A Clothes Dryer Fire Safety Lesson
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It’s so easy to put laundry in the dryer and continue on with household activities. I just heard about a clothes dryer fire that I have to share with you. A family in Utah is safe because of the quick action of a boy named Jake. The clothes dryer was... Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2013 at Safety Source
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Candles in a Classroom?
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When I was a kindergarten teacher, candles were not allowed in my classroom. Luckily, this school was equipped with a fire sprinkler system which extinguished the fire. An unattended candle on a teacher’s desk caught the desk on fire while the class was at an assembly. I’m curious; do schools... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2013 at Safety Source
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Holiday Greetings from Sparky the Fire Dog®
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In 1958, Sparky the Fire Dog sent greetings and a fire safety message to all his friends. Check out Sparky's holiday cards to send to your friends. Continue reading
Posted Dec 17, 2012 at Safety Source
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The elves are busy working on fire safety projects for you!
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We are in the holiday spirit at NFPA. Our tree is decorated with colorful lights and ornaments and our stockings are hung on the file cabinet with care. The holiday music is spreading throughout the public education division as all the pub ed elves are busy working on projects to... Continue reading
Posted Dec 11, 2012 at Safety Source
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Announcing the new Safety Source blog!
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Welcome to the new public education blog – Safety Source. You will notice that the blog is named after our very successful newsletter – Safety Source. If you are not receiving the Safety Source e-newsletter each month, sign up today. NFPA public education staff will be posting blogs throughout the... Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Safety Source
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