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Today in fire history: Night club fire (the upstairs lounge)

On June 24, 1973, a fire in a second-floor cocktail lounge in the French Quarter of New Orleans killed 32 patrons and injured 12 others. The fire was deliberately set on the stairway of the main entrance, blocking the normal exit route from the lounge.

NEC Quarter Century Club welcomes 7 new members

Sparky checks off bucket list item #29: Spend a day at the beach

Sparky checked off another exciting item from his bucket list by spending a day at the beach! Each summer, millions of Americans flock to the nation's beaches to enjoy bright sun, hot sand and refreshing waves. Sparky had a great time playing in the

John R. Kovacik recipient of the first Richard G. Biermann Award for contributions to the NEC

Conference & Expo session focuses on using data science to target outreach and reduce fires

C&E panelists discuss the importance of data to assess community risk A well-rounded panel of data experts explained the value of Predictive Community Risk Reduction at C&E last week. Moderator Matt Hinds-Aldrich, Ph.D. with the Atlanta Fire

C&E session focuses on using data science to target outreach and reduce fires

C&E panelists discuss the importance of data to assess community risk A well-rounded panel of data experts explained the value of Predictive Community Risk Reduction at C&E last week. Moderator Matt Hinds-Aldrich, Ph.D. with the Atlanta Fire

2017 NEC Handbook dedicated to Michael J. Johnston for outstanding leadership during revision cycles

Sparky checks off bucket list item #28: Board the USS Arleigh Burke Navy Ship

Sparky got to visit the USS Arleigh Burke, a US navy ship. Launched in 1989, the Arleigh Burke is the lead ship of a class of guided missile destroyers, called Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which are among the largest ships built in the United States.

Following The Station Nightclub Fire, burn survivor finds purpose through fire sprinkler advocacy

Sparky checks off bucket list items #26 and #27: Visit Las Vegas and watch the Fountains of Bellagio water show

Sparky checked off two of his bucket list items when he traveled to Nevada to visit the city of Las Vegas. Dubbed the entertainment capital of the world, the so-called "City of Lights" is famous for the massive casinos and hotels that line the neon-lit