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BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Building Technologies Division announced today the introduction of its new Cerberus(TM) PRO and Desigo(TM) Fire Safety portfolios--advanced fire system panels and smoke detectors for small to mid-size applications. Whether customers are seeking a fire system or an integrated fire safety solution from their local Siemens branch, or a turnkey fire system installed by a Siemens' Authorized Distributor, Desigo Fire Safety and...
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When the temperature drops and families head indoors to escape the cold, improper use of heating equipment can put homes at risk for fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment fires account for 18% of all reported home (second behind cooking) and 22% of home fire deaths(i). Specifically, most home heating fire deaths (79%) and injuries (66%) and half (52%) of associated direct property damage...
First public health study to examine a state-level approach to fire safety A new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy finds fire and life safety programs in Delaware offer a strategic, comprehensive and coordinated approach to fire prevention. The study, which involved in-depth interviews with members of the state’s fire service, highlights the diversity of prevention initiatives underway in the state and documents how tradition, dedication, and...
NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Catapulted by strong reviews and readers excitement, Author Don Hoffman's latest title Sparky the Fire Dog®, premiered in the top 10 on Amazon.com's Children's book, personal safety category. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111017/NY85751 ) Since 1999, Hoffman's eight published titles received national, as well as international, critical acclaim, enjoying robust sales with best-selling status. His last title A Very Special Snowflake...
FireWhat Inc. of Dunsmuir, CA is giving away free smoke detectors for Fire Prevention Week. Dunsmuir, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2011 The National Fire Prevention Association, since 1896, has sponsored National Fire Prevention Week. Take this time to review the protocols and equipment you have in your house, re-educate yourself on their location and use, and repair or replace any used or expired equipment before you need it. Today’s FireWhat Inc. safety tip: Smoke detectors. Insure...
Fire Prevention Week Underscores Hazard of Lightning to Life and Property HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As 2011's Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States (Oct. 9 - 15), recent lightning-triggered fires here at home and abroad have highlighted the deadly impact of lightning on unprotected homes and other structures. Just days ago in Croatia, three people were killed after lightning ignited a fire in a nursing home that also injured 11 people. In...
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new nationwide survey*, a majority of Americans don't practice what they plan when it comes to fire safety. The survey of 1,000 Americans revealed a surprising good news/bad news scenario related to fire escape planning. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111007/CG82758) Conducted by First Alert as part of a consumer education campaign tied to national Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15), the survey showed that a majority (79...
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15), First Alert is offering its Facebook fans the chance to "escape" to the place where it all began - Chicago, home to First Alert and site of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, the impetus behind the national observation. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52457-first-alert-launches-the-great-escape-sweepstakes-on-facebook (Photo:...
With less than 2 weeks till the start of National Fire Safety & Prevention month Ventless-Fireplace.Org prepares to help educate both consumers and educators on ventless fireplace safety. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 19, 2011 Starting in less than two weeks will be the official start of October and that means the start of Fire Safety and Prevention Month. The Ventless-Fireplace.Org website, a site dedicated to ventless fireplace consumer education is ready to prompt ventless...
WATERTOWN, Mass., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced today that it has teamed up with Emmy-award winning and best-selling author Don Hoffman and illustrator Todd Dakins to create Sparky the Fire Dog®, a picture book to be released on October 1, 2011, in celebration of the NFPA mascot's 60th birthday. The story, based on the life of America's favorite fire safety dog, Sparky®, offers an entertaining and educational adventure filled...
