Tragic Annapolis Fire Prompts National Warning on Winter Fire and Electrical...
Investigators determined an electrical failure ignited a nearby, dry Christmas tree as the cause of the recent Annapolis mansion fire that killed four young children and their grandparents. In the...
View ArticleESFI Launches 2015 National Electrical Safety Month Resources
Arlington, VA— In anticipation of May’s National Electrical Safety Month, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is spearheading its annual effort to raise awareness about potential home...
View ArticleESFI Kicks off 2015 National Electrical Safety Month with Launch of That Old...
Arlington, Va.—May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is kicking off its annual effort to raise awareness of potential home electrical hazards...
View ArticleESFI Encourages Consumers to Modernize their Home Electrical System to...
Arlington, VA — May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is urging consumers to minimize the risk of electrical fires and shocks by protecting...
View ArticleESFI Urges Public to Prevent Boating-Related Electrical Incidents This...
Independence Day a cherished holiday across the country, it is also one of the most popular boating holidays of the year. read more
View ArticleESFI Provides Tips for South Carolina Residents in the Aftermath of Floods
Arlington, VA—In the aftermath of historic rainfall across South Carolina, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is reminding residents that danger may linger in your home even after...
View ArticleESFI Teams with Siemens to Support Fire Prevention Week
Arlington, VA) As part of its annual effort to promote Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 9-15, 2016, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has teamed with Siemens to help...
View ArticleESFI Honors Jim Taggart with 2016 Outstanding Service Award
Arlington, VA— The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has named Jim Taggart as the 2016 recipient of the Foundation’s Outstanding Service Award in Honor of Harold Leviton. read more
View ArticleESFI Awarded FY2016 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from DHS/FEMA
Arlington, VA— On August 11, 2017, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) was awarded a prestigious Fire Prevention & Safety Grant (FP&S) from the Department of Homeland...
View ArticleESFI Partners with Siemens for a Second Year in Support of Fire Prevention Week
Arlington, VA—As part of its annual effort to promote Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 8-14, 2017, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is partnering with Siemens for the...
View ArticleCEO of IEC Joins Electrical Safety Foundation International Board of Directors
Arlington, VA— On December 11th, 2017, Spenser Villwock, CEO of the National Association of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC National), was appointed to the Electrical Safety Foundation...
View ArticleESFI Launches Comprehensive Severe Weather Safety Resources
Summer has officially arrived, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International has launched a new collection of severe weather safety resources to encourage the public to be aware of the...
View ArticleESFI Honors Lorraine Carli of NFPA with 2013 Outstanding Service Award
Arlington, VA— The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has named Lorraine Carli as the 2013 recipient of the Foundation’s Outstanding Service Award in Honor of Harold Leviton. read more
View ArticleESFI Names American National Standards Institute as Recipient of 2013 Safety...
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has named American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as the recipient of the 2013 Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE). The SAFE Award recognizes a...
View ArticleESFI Kicks off New 4 Seasons of Safety Campaign with Focus on Holiday...
Each season of the year has unique fire and electrical safety dangers that are related to common seasonal activities. With that in mind, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has...
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ESFI has created the Fire Prevention Week 2013 Toolkit, titled “Recipes for Kitchen Safety” to help recognize and anticipate dangers associated with common kitchen appliances. The handy “Recipes for...
View ArticleESFI Urges the Public to Commit to Electrical Safety in 2014
In the United States, home electrical problems account for an average of 47,820 home fires each year, resulting in 455 deaths, 1,518 injuries and $1.5 billion in property damage, according to the...
View ArticleESFI Partners with NTC to bring Fire and Electrical Safety to the Stage
All NTC programs are based on storytelling and ‘The Safety Detectives in Hot Pursuit’ not only engages the audience, but educates them about fire and electrical safety,” said NTC President and Founder,...
View ArticleArlington, Va. — Today is the official first day of spring and the Electrical...
During National Electrical Safety Month, ESFI will unveil Electrical Safety Illustrated magazine, a special publication that discusses timely electrical safety issues and equips consumers with the...
View ArticleOfficial Support for National Electrical Safety Month Continues
National Electrical Safety Month is around the corner, and support is steadily rolling in from state governors who have officially proclaimed May 2014 as National Electrical Safety Month. read more
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