NFPA Education (National Fire Prevention Association)
Lots of information on fire safety and prevention. Look for Risk Watch, lesson plans arranged by grade level; Learn Not to Burn; Fire Prevention Week Facts and History, and more.
http://www.nfpa.org/Education/
USFA (United States Fire Administration)
Lots of information on firesafety including arson prevention. There is a lot of firesafety information that can be downloaded. Excellent site.
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/
Chimney Safety Institute Of America
A non-profit educational foundation that has established the only nationally recognized certification and accreditation program for chimney sweeps in the United States. CSIA devotes its resources to educating the public, chimney service professionals and other fire prevention specialists, and the insurance industry about the prevention and correction of chimney venting system hazards.
http://www.csia.org/
Burn Prevention Foundation
Helping people stay safe, by teaching them to recognize and avoid fire hazards and other burn risks. The Burn Prevention Foundation offers numerous educational programs and seminars, each designed for a specific audience. Also, a wide variety of educational materials, audio-visual presentations and displays.
http://www.burnprevention.org/
Web Sites for Teachers & Children
Hotdog's Fire Safety Coloring Book
A coloring book from the New York City Fire Department. To download or print out. 16 pages.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/safety/colorbook.pdf
Sparky The Fire Dog
Aimed at children 5-9. Includes Sparky's News - What's Cool - Help Sparky Out (escape plan game) - Fun Safety Ideas (to practice safety and escaping) - The Story of Sparky - Safety Tips and more. Kids can ask Sparky questions and learn all about Dalmatians and about fire trucks. There's also a Drive the Fire Truck game.
http://www.sparky.org/
Smokey Bear
The official web site of Smokey Bear - (Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires). Includes Forest Fun, Stories, Links, Fighting Forest Fires, Fun Facts, and more. Also includes Campfire Games - memory busters, amazing mazes, Put Out the Fire, a coloring book to print out, the Bear Facts, and more. A colorful site with good graphics. Aimed at Primary and Elementary students. Not a lot of actual information.
http://www.smokeybear.com/
Fire Safety ABC's
Fire Safety Questions and Answers. Good basic information on fire extinguishers, evacuating a burning building and what to do if� situations. Includes a True/False Quiz.
http://www.ou.edu/oupd/fireprim.htm
NFPA Education (National Fire Prevention Association)
Lots of information on fire safety and prevention. Look for Risk Watch, lesson plans arranged by grade level; Learn Not to Burn; Fire Prevention Week Facts and History, and more. http://www.nfpa.org/Education/
USFA (United States Fire Administration) — Kids Fire Safety Page
Features Smoke Alarms, Escape Planning and Home Fire Safety. Includes a Teacher's Lounge with suggestions for lessons and activities.
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/
SOS Fires: Youth Intervention Program
A web site for the exchange of information on youth firesetting. Click on Welcome. Includes What's New, Links, FAQs, SOS Fires Training Program, and a Parent/Teacher Resource Center featuring articles on teen firesetting and links
http://www.sosfires.com/
Latest Fire Prevention News
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Important Safety Information from the Boston Fire Department
It is important that you take the following actions to minimize your risk of injury due to fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Important Safety Information from the Boston Fire Department
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Candle Usage Guidelines, Definitions and Application for Candle Usage in a Place of Assembly
Effective November 1, 2011 the Boston Fire Department will require that the use of candles in a Place of Assembly be permitted as defined in the attached document.
Candle Usage Guidelines, Definitions and Application for Candle Usage in a Place of Assembly
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New Requirements for Antifreeze Solutions in Sprinkler Systems
On July 1, 2011 the Boston Fire Department was directed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office to enforce the provisions of NFPA 25 published in March 2011, pertaining to the testing and replacement of noncompliant antifreeze solutions in existing antifreeze filled sprinkler systems.
New Requirements for Antifreeze Solutions in Sprinkler Systems
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New Crowd Manager Regulations
According to 527 CMR 10.13 effective June 1, 2011 a trained crowd manager must be present in any Nightclub, Bar, Discotheque, or Dance Hall with an occupant load of 100 or more persons during all hours when the facility is open to patrons.
Mass. Dept. of Fire Services Information on Crowd Manager Designation
Announcements
- Important Safety Information from the Boston Fire Department
- Advisory on Exhaust Hood Cleaning and Inspection Deficiency Reports
- Notify BFD when your contract to clean an exhaust vent has been canceled
- Fire Prevention Order 11-1
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