Warehouse fires occur more than four times a day in the U.S., and while the risks are significant, proper fire protection system design, maintenance, and awareness of storage hazards can make all the difference in preventing loss of life and property.

This significant public awareness campaigns was created to educate the public and policymakers about the life-saving role of independently developed safety codes and standards — and to defend a system now under threat.

Held at The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from Oct. 21-23, the SFPE Conference & Expo is the place where fire protection engineers and fire safety professionals come together to learn, network, engage, and be inspired.

This milestone marks the continuation of a proud family tradition, as Joe becomes the third generation of the McHugh family to help lead the company.

Experiments conducted by the Fire Protection Research Foundation and the Fire Safety Research Institute have demonstrated a potential explosion hazard when fire blankets are used during electric vehicle fire suppression efforts when there is battery involvement.

Discover how electrically operated sprinklers (EOS) are revolutionizing fire protection by enabling faster, smarter, and more targeted response to high-challenge fires and complex storage environments.

The new legal entity is dedicated to expanding support, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities for fire protection engineers across Canada. 

Steve LeClair transitions to executive chair; Mark Witkowski is appointed CEO and director; and Robyn Bradbury is appointed chief financial officer.

SFPE invites fire protection engineering professionals to the SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium on Storage Fire Protection Challenges, Aug. 12-14, 2025, in Chicago.

ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is proud to announce that it is expanding its Evaluation Service Reports, commonly known as an “ESRs,” to the Canadian market.