NFPA Guidance on Fire Hydrant Testing & How To Do It

🔥 It’s National Fire Prevention Week! 🔥 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) theme this year is COOKING SAFETY! Clayton Young with the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. explains how you can prevent cooking fires in the home. | Kanawha County

It’s National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week! According to the NFPA, each year, arc faults caused by worn and inadequate wiring, overburdened circuits, outdated technology, and aging electrical systems start more than 35,000 home fires, causing over 1,130 injuries, 500 deaths, and $1.4 billion in property damage. Many existing homes simply can’t handle the demands of today’s electrical appliances and devices: https://www.esfi.org/fire-protection-for-your-older-home/ | El

It’s National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week! Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries is decreasing, property damage and fire deaths are on the rise. Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are safety devices that can prevent electrical fires before they start. The devices are required in certain areas of homes according to the National Electrical Code (NEC): https://www.esfi.org/arc-fault-circuit-interrupters-afc