Evacuating large groups of people with little notice during an evolving wildfire event is challenge enough in any other year. But in 2020, the added risk to evacuees and responders from COVID-19 exposure hangs ominously over an already difficult
Today’s LA Times article about the numerous wildfires north of San Francisco, CA, and in Northern California highlights in stark terms their current challenge. “…The sheer magnitude of what has already burned is sobering: about
As Hurricanes Marco and Laura approach the Gulf Coast this week, experts are calling their arrival “unprecedented” as the two storms could make landfall within days of each other. Weather experts are also reminding coastal communities that
In April 2019, 90 fire and life safety (FLS) educators from various fire departments came to New Orleans, LA for a day of in-person learning. In 2020, when COVID-19 restrictions were rolling in, the possibility of such an event was in question.
As schools plan to re-open their doors in the days and weeks ahead, school and local officials are working diligently to implement measures that help minimize exposure to and spread of COVID-19. While much emphasis has understandably been placed on these
A huge fire engulfed the upstate New York home of television host and celebrity cook, Rachael Ray, causing massive damage to the second floor and destroying the roof of the mansion. According to news sources, the house, situated in New York State’s
This year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPW) theme of “Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” is even more compelling as the incidence of home fires and burns related to cooking climb amid COVID-19 stay at home orders.
Three townhouse fires in three municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area in 10 days is unusual. Although there’s no pattern to the fires (and no fatalities or injuries), there are similarities – particularly the extent of fire
It’s back to school time. But, what back to school will look like in 2020 will be unlike anything in the past. Currently, communities are facing unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic causing educators, administrators, public
NFPA LiNK, a new digital content on demand platform, was introduced during a virtual product reveal today. NFPA LiNK is designed to deliver intuitive, seamless, code-based information to those responsible for building, electrical and life
