NFPA receives grant to enhance fire and falls prevention program

FALLBROOK – The National Fire Protection Association received a $526,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Fire Prevention and Safety program in support of reducing fires and falls among older adults, a key high-risk population.

The funding will help broaden the reach and scale of Remembering When: A fire and fall prevention program for older adults through the development of updated digital training and resources, which are used by public health and safety officials for implementation in their communities.

“Remembering When has been a highly effective tool for helping educa...