Greg Rogers, former Deputy Chief for the Spokane Valley Fire Department in Washington, has gone above and beyond in his quest for fire safety. His devotion to building safety and…
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How Portable Fire Extinguishers Can Reduce a Building’s Carbon Footprint
One recent study found that the usage of both sprinklers and portable fire extinguishers can reduce the carbon footprint of a structure fire by 99 percent.
One often-overlooked source of carbon emissions is building fires. This means that the little red fire extinguisher in the corner of your office building, apartment complex or home could be…
Angie Wiese Honored for Excellence in Fire and Life Safety
The Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award honors individuals who have dedicated themselves to saving lives and property through their work on code development, fire prevention practices and fire service leadership.
During the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International Conference in Kansas City, Mo., the International Code Council, in partnership with the IAFC Fire & Life Safety Section (FLSS),…