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Yesterday's Baltimore firefighter fatalities are the most that we have seen since 2016. We all must do our part to be fire-smart and to reduce risks so our first responders go home safely each night.
#BalitmoreFire
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It’s
#FirePreventionWeek
! Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out! Create a home escape plan today!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! NFPA's beloved mascot
@Sparky_Fire_Dog
turns 67 today! Help me wish him a happy birthday by retweeting this post.
#SparkyFireDogBday
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In December 1999, a fire in an abandoned warehouse in Worcester, Massachusetts, killed six firefighters and sent a shock wave through the country's fire service. Twenty years later, the reverberations are still being felt.
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As fire service acknowledges the toll cancer is taking, Boston emerges as a leader trying to better protect its FFs
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Take a look at this graphic to see why NFPA urges people not to use consumer fireworks and to leave it to the professionals. Fireworks are responsible for thousands of fires and injuries each year.
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An average of 158,400 home fire structure fires per year are started by cooking. Learn valuable information about cooking and fire safety this
#firepreventionweek
by visiting .
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It's
#FirePreventionWeek
! "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety." When an alarm makes noises – a beeping sound or a chirping sound – make sure you know what to do.
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We will
#NeverForget
all of those affected by the attacks of Sept 11, 2001, including the fallen firefighters, emergency & rescue personnel.
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19yrs ago today, almost 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that changed America forever. We stop today to remember them, their loved ones, & remind ourselves why it’s important to continue to work towards making America safer.
#alwaysremember
#neverforget
#911
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Today is
#NationalFirstRespondersDay
, where we recognize the brave men and women who jump into action when disaster strikes. Thank you to the firefighters, police, paramedics and emergency technicians who have answered the call to serve.
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Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Corey Comperatore, former chief and dedicated member of Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company. Sending our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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Today, we honor the bravery of those who gave everything on September 11. To the firefighters and heroes who stood tall in the face of unimaginable adversity - your courage continues to inspires us all.
#neverforget
#patriotday
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
@Sparky_Fire_Dog
! In honor of his 68th birthday today, we are taking a walk down memory lane and looking through some old photo albums!
#happybirthday
#476dogyears
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Take a look at this graphic to see why NFPA urges people not to use consumer fireworks and to leave it to the professionals.
#Fireworks
are responsible for thousands of fires and injuries each year.
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Did you know that you may have as little as 2-3 minutes to escape safely in a fire?
Find out more ways to LISTEN and stay safe at
#FirePreventionWeek
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Today, join us in remembering the past firefighters who have died serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all. At the same time, help us show our support & appreciation to all firefighters who continue to protect us so well!
#IFFD
#WeThankFFs
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Firefighters have always lived and worked in fire stations polluted with layers of cancer-causing toxic chemicals. Architect & cancer survivor Paul Erickson thinks there's a better, healthier way.
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Can hand sanitizer spontaneously ignite in a hot car? There are currently questions circulating on social media and in the news over whether bottles of hand sanitizer can spontaneously catch fire if left in a hot vehicle. The short answer is no, it can't.
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We want to wish our helpful, lovable, spokesdog
@Sparky_Fire_Dog
a VERY happy 70th birthday today (that's 490 dog years!) 🎂 🎈 🎁
#SparkytheFireDog
#HappyBirthday
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Decorating for
#Halloween
& going out to trick or treat? Follow these simple safety tips to keep your holiday safe & fun!
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NFPA headquarters is lit in red as part of the
@NFFF_News
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters. NFFF is inviting individuals, communities, orgs & landmarks to make this gesture to demonstrate that we remember our heroes & appreciate their sacrifice.
#nffflightthenight2020
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Today, we recognize and celebrate
#InternationalFirefightersDay
. Selflessly firefighters run toward where they are needed often putting themselves at risk to help others. They are the hero's amongst us, and we are thankful for their daily acts of bravery.
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the
#CocoanutGrove
fire- the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history which killed 492 people.
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To all female first responders in the US - here's an opportunity to participate in a nationwide survey, led by Dr. Meredith McQuerry at FSU, to provide feedback on the current design and functionality of female firefighter personal protective clothing.
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Firefighter gives comfort to young boy after car accident by reading him a story:
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Smart smoke alarms that can distinguish between burning food and burning furniture will hit the market this spring. How it happened, and why safety advocates call it “a game changer.”
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'
@NBCThisisUs
got smoke alarm messaging right, but slow cookers wrong; slow cookers are not a significant fire safety hazard and can be used safely!
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Change your clock, test your smoke alarms! Some of today’s newer smoke alarms don’t need the batteries to be replaced annually, but ALL smoke alarms need to be working. Smoke alarms should be tested monthly by pushing the test button.
#SmokeAlarmSaturday
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COVID-19 Presents Fire Prevention Week Organizers with a Host of Challenges, but Many Have Gotten Creative. You Can Too
#COVID19
#FirePreventionWeek
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Please share our
#FirePreventionWeek
infographic to get the word out about replacing smoke alarms every 10 years!
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Many of the nearly 94,000 women firefighters in the United States are forced to use gear that doesn't fit them properly, which puts them at higher risk for injury. A new project addresses the problem.
#InternationalWomensDay
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Newly released
@NFPA
report shows U.S. home fire deaths hit a 14-year high in 2021, marking the critical importance of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. Learn more:
#FirePreventionWeek
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Toronto public educator is named NFPA 2018 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year - congrats Denise Hynes!
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Check your tree with this simple test to see whether it is fresh and well-watered, or dry:
#WinterFireSafety
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When
#electricvehicles
burn, high levels of energy can remain trapped in the battery with no good way to get it out. Read about this emerging threat to first responders in the new NFPA Journal:
#carfire
#firesafety
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After yesterday's explosion in
#Beirut
, learn more about what ammonium nitrate is, how it can act as an oxidizer and become dangerous, and which NFPA resources can help mitigate the threat:
#Lebanon
#Beirut
#LebanonExplosion
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Most home fires result from five general causes. Take a look at what they are:
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It's
#FirePreventionWeek
! In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Plan ahead for your escape. Make your home escape plan and practice today.
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New report reinforces lifesaving benefits of smoke alarms; almost three out of five home fire deaths resulted from fires with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
#smokealarm
#research
#firesafety
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It's time to say goodbye to your Christmas tree: Nearly one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January.
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100 years ago this month, The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 occurred;
the bizarre tale of a deadly wave of molasses that decimated a Boston neighborhood, and prompted nationwide construction safeguards.
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In a typical home fire, you may have as little as 1-2mins to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Watch this video for critical elements of home escape planning/practice & missteps that jeopardize safety. Learn more:
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New NFPA “U.S. Firefighter Fatalities” report shows fewer than 50 U.S. firefighter fatalities while on duty in 2019, the lowest number reported since we began this study in 1977. There were also no multiple-fatality incidents, another first. Read more:
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This week is
#FirePreventionWeek
, and a fire alarm system plays a crucial part in the fire and life safety of a building and its occupants. Check out our easy-to-read visual Guide to Fire Alarm Basics so that you are in the know:
#fireprevention
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NFPA’s safety bulletin on firefighter protective hoods urges caution and emphasizes care and maintenance
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Today, we honor the 2,977 lives lost & the heroes that risked their lives for the safety of others. May we
#neverforget
their sacrifice.
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As we near the 3yr anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the world continues to experience facade fires. The latest episode of Learn Something New by NFPA Journal takes a look at why facade fires aren't going away anytime soon, if ever:
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December, January and February are the peak months for heating fires. Download our safety tip sheet to stay safe:
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It's been pretty cold out there, but don't let your space heaters cause a fire!
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We send our heartfelt condolences and thoughts to the families and first responders impacted by the deadly fires in Bronx, NY and in Philadelphia, PA. We are reminded of the devastating impact of fires and the need to do more to prevent them in the future.
#Phillyfire
#Bronxfire
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Almost 3 out of 5 home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms (41%) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16%). Learn more in our latest report "Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires"
#research
#homefires
#firesafety
#smokealarms
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How fire departments in three Massachusetts cities relied on a robust regional mutual aid system to overcome the ultimate nightmare scenario.
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Please welcome Anas Alzaid, the new local NFPA Middle East & North Africa representative. Alzaid brings decades of life safety experience, and is charged with advancing safety and working with stakeholders in the Gulf region.
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Promptly dispose of Christmas trees after the holiday season! Nearly 40% of Xmas tree fires occur in January!
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Congrats & welcome goes out to all of our new Board member & officers! Amy Acton of
@PSburnsurvivors
has been named Chair of the NFPA Board. For only the 2nd time in our history, the Board will be led by a female! Read more:
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#FirePreventionWeek
starts today! How old are your smoke alarms? Don't Wait - Check the Date! Replace every 10 yrs.
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Roses are red, and violets are blue. We love fire safety, and you should too this
#ValentinesDay
. Retweet and share this post to spread the fire safety love even further.
#HappyValentinesDay
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Today marks 2 years since the Grenfell Tower fire, and yet thousands of buildings in the United Kingdom remain at risk. Experts aren't surprised. Read more in the latest issue of NFPA Journal:
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The 2018
#FirePreventionWeek
theme has been announced here at
#NFPAConf
! "Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere."
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Notre Dame Cathedral fire reflects challenges of protecting historic buildings from fire
#NotreDame
#Paris
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Amanda Kimball has been named executive director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, as long time lead, Casey Grant, plans to retire. Congrats to Amanda, and best of luck to Casey, you will be missed!
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7 out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker, which translates to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires. Stay safe this
#MemorialDay
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On International Firefighters' Day, say thanks by taking responsibility for your own safety
#FirefightersDay
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"It's a big world. Let's protect it together." -
@JimPauley
at
#NFPAconf
opening general session.
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#FirePreventionWeek
is coming October 7-13! Start planning the events in your community with our toolkit, products & resources:
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On behalf of NFPA, congratulations and best wishes to the people of Saudi Arabia as you celebrate your National Day.
#SaudiArabia
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Ever wonder why most firetrucks are red? In this month's more lighthearted, kid-friendly approach to Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we explore that topic! Full video:
#firetrucks
#learnsomethingnew
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International Firefighters’ Day is a time where we can all recognize and honor the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities & environment are as safe as possible. We also thanks current & past firefighters for their contributions.
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All this week
@NFPA
will light our headquarters red to remember fallen firefighter and their families. To learn more about the
@NFFF_News
visit:
#firehero2022
#nffflightthenight2022
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Nearly one-third of Christmas tree fires occurs in January. Now that the new year is here, make sure to remove your tree from your home as soon as possible!
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LISTEN for the sound of the smoke alarm, and when it sounds, get outside and stay outside! Learn more this
#FirePreventionWeek
at
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Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month works to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention among firefighters, and to support those with a cancer diagnosis. Learn more about this campaign and how to get involved
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NFPA’s flags are at half mast today in remembrance of all those we lost 17 years ago today.
#NeverForget
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An average of nearly 4000 fires occur each year in buildings under construction. In support of
#ConstructionSafetyWeek
we're highlighting resources that provide guidance on minimizing the likelihood of these fires, reflecting reqs & guidelines in NFPA 241
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It's time to say goodbye to your Christmas tree: Nearly one-third of Christmas tree fires occurs in January.
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Buy your
#Christmas
Tree this past weekend?
@ESFIdotorg
has a great infographic to keep you safe:
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LEARN 2 ways out of every room so you'll know how to escape in a home fire. Learn more about home fire escape planning & practicing at
#FirePreventionWeek
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Every 2.5 hours, someone in the United States dies in a fire. Read more in our new Fire Loss in the U.S. in 2017 report:
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COVID-19 was the leading cause of on-duty firefighter fatalities in 2020, according to an NFPA report published in October. The NFPA Journal article on that report was the magazine's second most-read story of 2021. Read more:
#FirstResponders
#YearInReview
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