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National Burn Awareness Week

National Burn Awareness Week National Burn Awareness Week is recognized during the first full week of February each year. This week is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about the prevention and treatment of burn injuries. This year, the theme of Burn Awareness Week is Preventing Flammable Liquid Burn Injuries. Flammable liquids are […]

Updated Fire Sprinkler Contractor and Inspector Licensing Rules

Updated Fire Sprinkler Contractor and Inspector Licensing Rules Are Now in Effect The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has adopted the updated Fire Sprinkler Contractor and Inspector Licensing Rules (41. Ill. Adm. Code 109). This statute is now in effect and requires that all fire sprinkler inspection staff be licensed after January […]

Buy or Build with Fire Sprinklers in 2024

New Year, New Home? Buy or Build with Fire Sprinklers in 2024 From career changes to lifestyle alterations to the need for a larger or smaller home, many may consider moving at some point in 2024. Whether you choose to buy an existing home or opt for a new construction home, a fire sprinkler system […]

Lithium-ion Battery Fire Safety

Lithium-ion Battery Fire Safety From electric vehicles to toys, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is growing. Check out the graph below to see the exponential growth of these batteries from 2016 to 2022.      IEA, Overall supply and demand of lithium for batteries by sector, 2016-2022, IEA, Paris https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/overall-supply-and-demand-of-lithium-for-batteries-by-sector-2016-2022, IEA. Licence: CC BY 4.0 While […]

Holiday Fire Safety Tips

Holiday Fire Safety Tips Decorations, festive lights, cheerful candles, magnificent trees, what could go wrong? Although the holidays are meant for celebration, it is also important to know the potential fire risks. USAFP is here to share some holiday fire safety tips for the season. Decorations While covering your living room with festive decorations, be […]