Nominations Being Accepted for NFPA, HFSC Bringing Safety Home Award

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) are accepting nominations for their Bringing Safety Home Award, which recognizes outstanding efforts by a safety advocate who diligently promotes the importance of home fire sprinklers.

The Bringing Safety Home Award honors members of the fire service and other fire sprinkler advocates in North America who use HFSC educational material, NFPA data, and NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative resources to educate decision-makers on home fire sprinklers. These efforts are aimed at educating the public and policy makers to increase the use of home fire sprinklers in new homes.

One recipient from the U.S. and one from Canada will be announced during Home Fire Sprinkler Week May 11-17, 2025. The recipients will each receive a $1,000 stipend to further fire sprinkler advocacy and educational efforts in their area.

Use this Bringing Safety Home Award online form to nominate an advocate for the Bringing Safety Home Award. The submissions deadline in Apirl 4, 2025.

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