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Clery Act Fire Safety Training and Reporting Requirements

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | October 7th, 2026

Most people know the Clery Act as the federal law that requires colleges and universities to publish campus crime statistics. Institutions with on-campus student housing have another reporting obligation, though: an annual fire safety report.

Fire Safety Training for New Healthcare Facility Openings

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | October 7th, 2026

A new wing gets a certificate of occupancy, a ribbon cutting and a patient move schedule planned down to the hour. What it often does not get is a fire response plan that staff have actually practiced before the first patient arrives.

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Fire & Life Safety Training for Joint Commission and CMS Surveys

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | October 7th, 2026

A Life Safety Code surveyor can review every sprinkler inspection report you have, walk every corridor in the building and still write a finding based on a two-minute conversation with a nurse or another employee.

Fire Safety Tips for Home and Work

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | October 2nd, 2026

October is Fire Prevention Month

From Summer Heat to Cooler Calls

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | October 2nd, 2026

Why Moisture Management Matters in Turnout Gear October 2, 2026 | MARKETING CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS Firefighters face changing conditions throughout the year, but one challenge remains constant: managing moisture inside turnout gear. Heat, sweat, rain, snow, and changing temperatures can all affect how firefighters experience their PPE during a call. During hot summer incidents, heat and sweat can quickly build up. As temperatures cool, moisture that remains inside the gear can leave firefighters feeling cold, uncomfortable, and weighed down. Moisture management is an important part of turnout gear performance. The right combination of protective materials and moisture barriers can help manage moisture while providing the protection and performance firefighters depend on, helping them stay more comfortable through changing conditions and demanding calls.

Choosing the Right Fire Training Props for Your Department

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | September 15th, 2026

Fire departments have access to more training solutions than ever before. Live-fire props, digital fire simulators, extinguisher training systems, rescue dummies and modular training structures all serve different purposes. And each can strengthen firefighter preparedness when matched to the right training objectives.

Preparing for Your Next ISO Evaluation Through Better Training

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | September 14th, 2026

An ISO evaluation isn’t just about apparatus inventories and staffing numbers; your training program carries equal weight.

Training Firefighters on New Apparatus

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | September 14th, 2026

Before a new apparatus ever rolls out on a call, every firefighter who will touch it needs to know its layout, its quirks and the tactics it was built to support—which can sometimes be completely different from the rig it’s replacing.

Prioritizing Training Investments After Receiving a Grant

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | September 14th, 2026

Receiving grant funding is often treated as the hardest part of the training process. But often, the difficult decisions come next. Once the award letter arrives, department leadership has to determine exactly how those dollars will be spent, a choice that carries far more weight than the application itself.

Every Step Matters

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | August 27th, 2026

Why Fire Boot Design Impacts Firefighter Performance August 28, 2026 | MARKETING CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS Firefighters rely on their PPE from head to toe and every piece deserves the same level of thought, right down to the boot. Every step on the fireground matters, from climbing ladders and advancing hose lines to navigating uneven terrain and working through long, demanding incidents. The right structural fire boot should do more than protect. It should support movement, stability, and comfort throughout the call.

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