Costumes, Pumpkins, & Fire Safety… OH MY! Halloween Fire Safety Guide Halloween is a time for sweets, scares, and fun, but do you know how to stay safe? Each year on average, 780 house fires begin from Halloween decorations. More than two of every five Halloween house fires occurred because decorations were placed too close […]
Fire Prevention Week 2022 On October 8th, 1871, the City of Chicago was devastated by a vicious fire that raged across the city for two days. The blaze, now known as the Great Chicago Fire, took more than 250 lives, 17,400 structures, 2,000 acres of land, and left a lasting impact across the nation. In […]
Black History Month 2022 Black History Month is a time to recognize the accomplishments of African Americans and celebrate their central role in U.S. history. This month we are recognizing Thomas J. Martin who saved the lives of many with his improved fire extinguisher. Martin’s fire extinguisher is attached to a reservoir of stored water. […]
2021 Fire Prevention Week On October 8th, 1871 the city of Chicago was devastated by a vicious fire that raged across the city for two days. The blaze, now known as the Great Chicago Fire, took more than 250 lives, 17,400 structures, 2,000 acres of land, and left a lasting impact across the nation. In 1925 President Calvin Coolidge responded by declaring Fire Prevention Week […]
Be Present, Be Focused, Be Safe Construction Safety week is dedicated to teaching employees to prioritize physical and psychological safety while on and off the job. Each year it is important to refocus and re-energize safety efforts and remind ourselves how to stay safe. Usually, what comes to mind about safety in the construction industry […]
The Great American Smoke Out The Great American Smoke Out is an annual event encouraging smokers to learn ways to quit. USAFP fully supports the mission with wellness initiatives including our Tobacco-Free Facility Policy. This policy requires employees to refrain from using all tobacco products on company grounds, job sites, and company vehicles. Smoking is […]
Daylight Savings- Change your Clocks, Change your Batteries It’s Daylight savings time! As you change your clocks backward, USA Fire Protection wants to remind you to change your smoke alarm batteries. According to the NFPA, 40% of home fires occur in homes without working smoke detectors, and 25% of home fire death resulted from smoke […]
Illinois Revises Smoke Detector Act Amended Law Now Requires Homes to Update Their Smoke Detectors Most residents in Illinois are likely unaware of a new law that will take effect January 1, 2023. In August 2017, Illinois quietly amended the Smoke Detector Act, first passed in 1988. The new law requires homes to have smoke […]
USAFP PROVIDES FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL, SITE OF DEVASTATING 1958 FIRE More than 1,600 students and faculty attended Our Lady of Angels School, located in Humboldt Park on Chicago’s West Side. On December 1st, 1958, shortly before the school day ended, a fire ignited in a basement trash pile. As […]
Fire Prevention Week 2020 The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was one of the most devastating fires to date, killing over 250 people and destroying over 17,400 structures. As a result, in 1925 President Calvin Coolidge started the National Observance of Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire. Fire Protection week has been […]