Fire Equipment Servicing Fraud Prevention Presentation

As you are aware that many towns, cities and counties have seen an increase in fire equipment servicing related fraud. The Office of the State Fire Marshal has concern regarding this issue and would like to provide a presentation that explains the processes needed to combat these types of fraud. The cooperative efforts of fire and law enforcement agencies in southern California are an example of success to stop these activities. With an understanding of the law that governs the role of the OSFM and the California Contractors Licensing Board, together we can reduce fire equipment servicing fraud activities.

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Basement Fire Online Training Program

Underwriter's Laboratory announces the release of UL's latest firefighter safety research project on Basement Fires. This is two years of conducting numerous experiments to examine basement fire collapse hazards and fire dynamics to bring some more science to the streets. This is packaged as an online interactive training program accessible for free from UL fire service outreach website. The research takes into account tactical considerations suggested from the UL series of experiments to try to make firefighters smarter and safer.

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The International Association of Fire Chiefs, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) conference held in the spring, WUI brings together, federal, state and local wildland fire personal to address the toughest challenges facing the wildland firefighting community. Learn from the experts as they cover operational best practices, suppression strategies, high-hazard operations, procedures for preparedness and response and improving community planning projects. NWCG and NIMS certification available.
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Smoke Alarm Placement

In an effort to reduce home fire fatalities, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) today introduces an online toolkit, Smart Choices for Smoke Alarm Placement.

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Fireworks Information

Click here to view The Safe and Sane Fireworks Book and other useful information regarding fireworks enforcement.

National Burn Prevention Week, February 5 – 11, 2012
CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal is partnering with California Safe Kids to remind Californians that the week of February 7 – 14 is National Burn Prevention Week.
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National Preparedness Month - The National Preparedness Month sponsored by FEMA is designed at working to ensure our communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of all kinds. Sign up at http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/READYNPM to be part of this national movement. The site is loaded with preparedness information to help you get your community prepared.

October is fire prevention month and the week of October 9 – 15 is Fire Prevention Week. According to the National Archives, Fire Prevention Week (which was established in 1922) is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. This year’s theme is Protect Your Family From Fire. To prepare for this year’s recognition, go to http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=2017&URL=Safety%20Information/Fire%20Prevention%20Week%202010 for more information and tools.

National Campus Fire Safety Month - Now in its seventh year, Campus Fire Safety Month is a grass-roots effort to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety with a focus on college campuses. To find out more go to http://campus-firewatch.com.

Safe Home Heating

Home fires often occur during the cold winter due to dangerous heating equipment or unsafe practices. Here are some important safety tips to help keep your home safe and warm this winter. More...

Safe Home Heating Video.