Someone probably ignited last year's Sofa Super Store fire by tossing a lit cigarette near trash and discarded furniture, but federal investigators haven't pinned down exactly who caused the deadly blaze and how it began, a report by the Bureau of Alcohol ...

This past legislative session there were proposed bans in over 12 states. Thus far, no state has allowed these ill-concieved legislative proposals to move forward. ( See state pages for update on each state) ...

The coalition has found allies in a variety of states faced with fire safety and flame retardant issues. Fire safety advocates are finding a common purpose, a common cause in the coalition and volunteering their time to protect the current fire safety sta ...

California remains a major battleground over the issue of fire retardants. It is one of the few states that has a year-round legislative season, and as a result, the ominous fire retardant legislation, AB 706, may again come before the state legislature. ...

Several States Kill Legislation Others Ask for More Study - In seven states this spring proposed bans on Deca BDE have come up and failed to gain support or such significant concerns were raised that legislators have abandoned there efforts or are seeking ...

These two couches were subjected to an open flame test by one of the nation’s most respected research organizations. The test simulates what might occur in a home. The couch on the left is protected with California’s tough TB 117 fire standard and does ...

Citizens for Fire Safety announces the first installment of the Video Testimony Project. The CFFSI documentary hopes to deliver the fire safety message to a broader audience and show the importance of fire prevention education. This video is launched ...

Former Fire fighter Greg Lindfeldt talks about fire retardants and fighting fires ...

Dr. Shecter, Chief of Surgery at San Francisco General Hospital speaks about fire retardants and fire safety ...

Listen to burn victim advocate Dave Borrowski, offer his personal testimony ...