Valentine's Day sees a 61% increase in smoke alarms between 5 and 9 pm Security Staff February 14, 2024 People are more likely to report a fire alarm on Valentine's Day. Make sure all candles are blown out and fire extinguishers are easily available. Read More
Railway Safety Act targets hazardous waste Security Staff May 16, 2023 After negotiations, the Railway Safety Act of 2023 has been moved to the Senate floor following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.Read More
U.S. fire administration announces new fire analytics program Security Staff May 10, 2023 The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is updating its information and analytics. The platform will integrate data from multiple federal data sets.Read More
Waging war on wildfires with technology Josh Lewis April 28, 2023 As wildfire season approaches again, fire departments around the country are gearing up for the fight with the tech industry supporting them. Read More
Best practices for protecting businesses against extreme weather Security Staff March 21, 2023 As extreme weather events become increasingly common, security leaders need to consider the best ways to protect their businesses and employees. Read More
Ohio BP refinery investigated after employee deaths Security Staff March 20, 2023 A BP oil refinery in Ohio was investigated for failing to safely handle hazardous materials, resulting in the fatal burns of two employees. Read More
Joel Thacker named Indiana DHS Executive Director Security Staff June 10, 2022 Joel Thacker, fire safety and security professional, has been named the new Executive Director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.Read More
Lessons learned from a career in healthcare security Madeline Lauver May 20, 2022 Security leader Pamela Brown shares best practices she’s learned over a 40-year career in healthcare safety, from maintaining resilience through organizational shifts to emphasizing the value of women in security.Read More
Connected fire alarm system secures city hospital complex in Brazil Security Staff May 2, 2022 Thanks to smarter new fire panels and retrofitting of existing fire prevention equipment, a significant medical complex is now much safer. Read More
Fire safety: Looking backward to move forward David Dawdy January 28, 2021 Take a look at how 170 years of fire and life safety continue to guide present-day solutions and preparedness.Read More