March 4, 2024 -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on June 17-19, 2024. This ...

National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) and the Big City Fire Working Group (BCF) have reached a major ...

A fire that gutted a house at 10 Franklin St. in Livermore Falls was caused by lithium-ion battery pack used for remote control cars, Livermore Falls Fire Chief Nathan Guptill said.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, the months of December through February are peak months for fires related to heating your home. Space heaters account for a third of those fires.

December is the leading month for house fires across the nation. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were the second and third leading ...

During the coldest months of the year, home heating equipment kicks into high gear, and space heaters are most often ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 36% of Christmas tree fires nationwide occur in January. The state fire marshal warns that these fires can grow rapidly, release a ...

The Expert: Shawn Mahoney P.E. is an Engineer in the Technical Services Division at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He is a registered professional engineer with a B.S. in ...

As temperatures drop during the coldest months of the year, home heating equipment is used more frequently, leading to an ...

During the coldest months of the year, home heating equipment kicks into high gear. Space heaters are most often responsible ...