Tag: National Fire Protection Association
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Local fire departments to hold open houses as part of National Fire Prevention Week
Only one of every three American households have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan, according to a National Fire Protection Association survey. One-third of American households who made an estimate thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life-threatening — and only 8% said…
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Meet local firefighters, try on fire gear, put out ‘flames’ during Princeton Fire Department’s open house
The Princeton Fire Department will celebrate Fire Prevention Week with an open house. The open house offers an opportunity for visitors to meet firefighters and to examine the fire trucks and equipment, said Ron DiLapo, who is a fire safety community risk reduction specialist for the Municipality of Princeton. The celebration is set for noon…
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Laurence Harbor Fire Company shares fire prevention tips
The Laurence Harbor Fire Company is marking Fire Prevention Week by teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” According to the NFPA, fire and carbon…
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South Brunswick Fire Department offers incentives for volunteer firefighters
With the start of the New Year, the three volunteer fire departments in South Brunswick are reaching out to residents who want to join as firefighters. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the number of volunteers has gone down about 10% since the mid-1980s, while the number of emergency incidents that fire departments…
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Hillsborough fire marshals stress safety, especially in the kitchen
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Hillsborough fire marshals reminds residents: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! The Hillsborough fire marshals are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s campaign. The campaign works to educate…
