by Michael O'Brian on May 6, 2012
Leaders Demonstrate Life Saving Programs
Have you ever sat in a room of your peers and wonder “Why didn’t I think of that” or ”how did they have time to get it done?” That ahh ha moment came multiple teams this weekend as I participated in the Models in Fire Prevention Symposium put on by the great folks associated with Vision 20/20.
The three day program highlighted programs from across the United States that are part of a community risk reduction strategy. Some of the presenters where some of the most talented folks in our business. Highlights included:
- The art and science of developing a prevention culture by Chief Zikmund
- People with profound hearing loss, partnering in community risk reduction
- ITM, regulating and managing qualifications of contractors and their employees
- Reducing nuisance [click to continue…]
by Michael O'Brian on June 29, 2010
Vision 20/20 Offers Access to Model Performance In Fire Prevention Symposium
Have you ever wondered what are the model fire prevention programs in the United States?
Well you can tune in today and be apart of history. The vision 20/20 symposium is on its second day of sharing the best ideas across the United States. The free web-cast will allow you to tune in and see some of the exciting programs that are being discussed
View the web-cast
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by Michael O'Brian on April 10, 2010
Project brings together the nation’s fire safety organizations to develop strategies to reduce the loss of life and injury from fire
April 9, 2010 The Institution of Fire Engineers was awarded a $786,000 grant by the Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety grant program to continue the work of the landmark Vision 20/20 project (www.strategicfire.org). Vision 20/20 has played a central role since its inception in 2007 in bringing together the nation’s fire safety organizations to develop common strategies for reducing the loss of life and injury from fire.
There are five strategies that have been collaboratively developed, including:
- Increase advocacy for fire prevention
- Conduct a national safety education/social marketing campaign
- Raise the importance of fire prevention within the fire service
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by Michael O'Brian on October 18, 2009
Learn more about Vision 20/20 Strategy 5
REFINE AND IMPROVE THE APPLICATION OF CODES AND STANDARDS THAT ENHANCE PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND PRESERVE COMMUNITY ASSETS
Friday October 23 – 5 PM to 6:30 PM Convention Center Room 307 – This meeting will precede the meeting requested by the Fire Code Council
Thursday November 8 PM to 9:30 PM Convention Center Room 308 – This meeting will immediately follow the conclusion of the IBC-Fire Safety code development hearings
Vision 20/20 Overview
The Institution of Fire Engineers US Branch was awarded a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive national strategy for fire prevention. This is a project with the goal of helping to bring together fire prevention efforts and focus everyone’s efforts collectively to effectively address the fire problem in the United States.
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by Michael O'Brian on October 11, 2008
Here’s a quick snap shot at some of the news issues that affect the inspection business
It’s Fire Prevention Week
Just in case you did not know its fire prevention week, which officially runs through this Sunday. FPW has been celebrated around the states through increased fire prevention efforts, open houses, and even proclamations.
Vision 20/20 Report Released
The culminations on many months of work since the Vision 20/20 summit has been summarized in the final report. Vision 20/20 has identified five strategic areas where we must focus to help reduced fire deaths, injuries, and damage. The full report will be the catalyst for future grant activities included focus groups to work on one of the initiatives
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