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Fire Prevention Week 2024 Will Focus on Smoke Alarms

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Fire Prevention Week 2024 will take place October 6-12, and this year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! ” Find resources for Fire Prevention Week from the NFPA here. The post Fire Prevention Week 2024 Will Focus on Smoke Alarms appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council.

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2024 Safety Stand Down Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Fire Training Fundamentals

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ET can enter into a sweepstakes where 200 randomly selected participants will win a limited-edition challenge coin commemorating the 2024 theme. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess. Those who complete it by June 19 at 11:59 p.m. With headquarters in Washington, D.C.,

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NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2024 Fire Service Achievement Awards

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The 2024 recipients are: Stephen Austin, Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group; Chief John Swan Sr., Learn more about the 2024 NVFC award winners below. The post NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2024 Fire Service Achievement Awards appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council. Chief James P.

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“Fire Training: Back to Basics” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 16-22

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The theme for Safety Stand Down, June 16-22, 2024, is “ Fire Training: Back to Basics ,” which emphasizes the importance of training by reinforcing proper strategies and tactics with a focus on the fundamentals. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

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Battery Energy Storage Systems: A Growing Presence in Local Communities

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By Mike Simpson This article is reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong. Utility-scale battery energy storage is often referred to as the bridge between a reliable power grid and building a clean energy future.