The Fire Protection Research Foundation received a FEMA grant to conduct a three-year study investigating the impact of lithium-ion battery fires on firefighters, focusing on chemical exposures, PPE decontamination, and developing protocols for evaluating firefighter exposures to improve safety.

New York State is considering mandating fire sprinklers in new homes, sparking debate between fire safety advocates emphasizing life-saving benefits and contractors concerned about increased construction costs for homeowners.

This decision, based on an Enterprise Risk Assessment and evaluations by local fire departments, will be implemented nationwide.