Tag: Fire Prevention Week

NFPA Provides Fire Stats for 2020, a ‘Far from Typical’ Year

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Oct 29, 2021 Fire Safety

Updated: Oct 29, 2021

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released findings from its latest “Fire Loss in the U.S.” report, which shows that the total number of U.S. fires overall rose 8% from 2019 to 2020. While some year-to-year fluctuation is normal, NFPA said this increase reflects a “far from typical” year due to the pandemic.  “In […]

NFPA Kicks Off Annual Fire Prevention Week

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Oct 3, 2021 Fire Safety

Updated: Oct 3, 2021

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for 99 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” as the theme for the 2021 event, running Oct. 3-9. From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works to better educate the public about the sounds smoke alarms make, what those sounds mean, and how to respond to them.