Summer is here, and it's time for fun. That means fireworks, grilling and campfires – which can turn tragic in an instant. Jim Smith's article is full of tips to pass on to your communities to keep them safe in the summertime.
We're seeing a number of staff members with long tenure retire from SFMD. In her article, Amanda Swenson tells how each of them is pushing toward the future and progressing the fire service to higher standards.
On Aug. 1, 2021, assisted living facilities and assisted living facilities with dementia care will be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) under new language, which may affect you as a fire code official. Tom Jenson walks you through the changes in his article.
There's a lot of training happening this summer, but we're also looking toward the fall as training opportunities increase even more. Jake Lindquist will give you all the details in his article.
Why is data – in the form of accurate and complete fire incident reporting – so important? Because the more we learn about how, where and when fires start, and whom they affect, the better we can prevent them. Learn more in Kathy Osmonson's article.
Say what you mean and mean what you say – especially in fire inspection reports and conversations about fire code. Ryan Whiting explains the importance of using the right words in his article.
Commercial occupancies use more and more devices that require power, but most buildings have limited outlets. Enter multi-plug adapters. Forrest Williams explains the differences between the most common two types.
