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NFPA & Green Builder® Media to partner at VISION House®

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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has partnered with Green Builder® Media, North America’s leading media company focused on sustainable living to participate in the VISION House® located in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® Resort. The innovative exhibitis set to present green living ideas in a fun and informative manner that will empower guests with the knowledge that a sustainable future is possible.

Vision HouseNFPA will showcase home fire sprinklers as an important addition to the home. “Through this partnership with Green Builder® Media, we hope to educate visitors on the key environmental benefits of sprinklers,” said Jim Shannon, NFPA president. According to findings of a groundbreaking study, greenhouse gases released by burning buildings can be reduced by 98 percent when automatic fire sprinklers are installed. The study, conducted for the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, also found that automatic sprinklers:

  • Reduce fire damage up to 97 percent
  • Reduce water usage to fight a home fire by upwards of 90 percent
  • Reduce the amount of water pollution released in the environment

The VISION House® in INNOVENTIONS is inspired by Green Builder Media’s VISION House demonstration home series and will open Earth Day, April 22nd. Guests visiting the house will explore the major themes of green building, including whole-home automation, energy generation and efficiency, water conservation, indoor environment quality and high-performance materials and durability.

As guests tour the home, they will encounter intelligent products and advanced technologies, such as:

  • Fire sprinkler information from the National Fire Protection Association
  • High efficiency heating and cooling systems and controls and innovative whole-home automation system and door hardware by Ingersoll Rand
  • Electronic vehicle charging station by SIEMENS
  • Chevy Volt electric vehicle by GM
  • Photovoltaic solar panels from Hanwha Solar
  • Durable and environmentally friendly exterior systems, including smog-eating tile roofs, cultured stone, bricks, permeable pavers, and trim by Boral
  • Ventilation solutions by Panasonic
  • Energy efficient windows and doors from Pella
  • High performance appliance glass products by Schott
  • Sustainable hardwood flooring and cabinets from Armstrong World Industries
  • Water-conserving fixtures, faucets, showerheads, and home standby generators by KOHLER
  • ENERGY STAR certified home appliances by Bosch
  • LED lighting solutions by SYLVANIA

For more information about sustainable living and the VISION House® in INNOVENTIONS, visit www.visionhousegreen.com. For more information about home fire sprinklers, visit www.nfpa.org/sprinklers.

 

Original link with full story:

http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=56426&cookie%5Ftest=1

 

Posted by on April 22, 2012 • Filed under: Building Construction, News and Events • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,

Firehouse Podcast on some Green Issues

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Just wanted to share this with you, in case you hadn’t listened yet?

Fire Marshal’s Corner: FM Global Report on Green and Sprinklers and the Dangers with Photovoltaic Units

Ed Comeau and Mike Love look at two perspectives of the impact of fires on the environment on this month’s Fire Marshal’s Corner. They look at the operational and global perspectives.

San Jose Capt. Matt Paiss has been working in the field of photovoltaics for a number of years. He couples that experience with his fireground expertise, to provide listeners with a wealth of information about how to deal with rooftop photovoltaic units which are becoming more prevalent across the country. He has created several training videos (see below) that are great training tools.

We then are joined by Gary Keith who is the chair of the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition. FM Global recently completed a landmark study on the environmental impact of fires which provides us with the information we need to quantify exactly what is happening to the environment when a fire breaks out. They review a number of sources of resources that are critical to the fire service.

Fire Marshal’s Corner green firehouse may 2010 podcast

Firehouse link:

http://www.firehouse.com/podcast/fire-marshals-corner/fire-marshals-corner-global-report-green-danger-photovoltaic%20

 

Below are the video’s from Captain Matt Paiss. Please enjoy and share with every firefighter you know. Matt is truly a PV expert!

 

 

 

Stay Safe
Lt. John Shafer

Posted by on September 15, 2011 • Filed under: Building Construction, News and Events • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Expand your fire safety education at no cost.

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Expand your fire safety education at no cost.
Become a BUILT FOR LIFE® Fire Department.

It’s challenging to make fire safety education a priority today. Most departments are strapped for time and money, and have a lot of competing responsibilities with limited resources for educational outreach. HFSC created the BUILT FOR LIFE Fire Department Program specifically to help departments like yours that want to do more to prevent home fire injuries and deaths, but need some help.

 

 

We know you’re up against a lot of challenges. We’re here to
help. And HFSC’s BUILT FOR LIFE Fire Department Program gives you extra
benefits, so why not sign up? You’ll receive national recognition, special
opportunities and educational support. Visit HomeFireSprinkler.org
where you can read
our newsletter, visit our blog
and sign up
to become a BUILT FOR LIFE® Fire Department.

The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition is your #1 resource for
accurate, noncommercial information and materials for consumers and all your
audiences.

 

Sprinkler are GREEN!

 

Just wanted to pass on some free fire safety material.

Stay Safe

Lt. John Shafer

Posted by on June 11, 2011 • Filed under: Building Construction, Fire Prevention/Public Education, News and Events • Tagged: , , , , ,