The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has reported that Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services have received the Bringing Safety Home Award for their efforts promoting home fire sprinkler systems.
The award is jointly issued by NFPA’s Fire Sprinkler Initiative and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue collaborated with local home builder associations and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to demonstrate the benefits of residential sprinkler systems.
UNLV completed a cost-benefit analysis that informed the Las Vegas City Council’s 2019 decision to implement a sprinkler ordinance.
NFPA stated that more than 18,000 new homes have since been built with sprinkler systems in Las Vegas, offering additional protection to residents and firefighters.
Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services in Ontario, Canada, also received the award.
The department coordinated with planning and building officials, offering incentives to developers to include fire sprinklers across new housing developments.
NFPA reported that the department’s educational campaigns and policy incentives contributed to the installation of fire sprinklers in four subdivisions and two future developments.
These installations support long-term community risk reduction and resident protection.
NFPA noted that the Stouffville team’s engagement efforts made home sprinkler systems more appealing to developers.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue’s recognition came as a result of coordinated work with local stakeholders and support from academic analysis.
NFPA explained that the department built relationships with the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association to understand concerns and propose workable solutions.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas provided research findings showing sprinkler installation was economically beneficial.
NFPA confirmed that the city’s adoption of a sprinkler ordinance followed from this collaboration.
Since 2019, every new home built under the ordinance includes a fire sprinkler system.
Lorraine Carli, Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA and President of the HFSC, emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving policy change.
Carli said: “Both fire departments had dedicated teams that understood the challenges and the need to work closely with builders during the early stages and learn about their concerns and how fire sprinklers can benefit all stakeholders.”
“Thanks to their efforts, citizens and firefighters will be better protected.”
Carli added that both departments would receive a $1,000 stipend to support ongoing sprinkler education and outreach.
These funds are intended to sustain local efforts and share success stories across other jurisdictions.
The Bringing Safety Home Award is part of a wider effort by NFPA and the HFSC to promote home fire sprinklers.
The Fire Sprinkler Initiative is a nationwide campaign to expand fire sprinkler requirements for new residential construction.
The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition provides non-commercial, educational materials to support public understanding of sprinkler system benefits.
HFSC’s resources are free and intended for widespread use by fire departments, developers and the public.
More details are available on the HFSC and Fire Sprinkler Initiative websites.
The NFPA has awarded Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services the Bringing Safety Home Award.
The award is jointly presented by the NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue collaborated with local home builders and UNLV to support a 2019 ordinance.
Since the ordinance, more than 18,000 new homes have been built with fire sprinklers in Las Vegas.
Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services worked with developers and planners to promote sprinklers across multiple subdivisions.
NFPA confirmed that four subdivisions and two upcoming developments in Stouffville will include home sprinkler systems.
Each department will receive a $1,000 stipend for continued advocacy and education.
Lorraine Carli of NFPA and HFSC praised both departments for early collaboration with builders.
The HFSC provides educational materials free of charge through its website.
The Fire Sprinkler Initiative continues to promote fire sprinkler requirements in new home construction.
