October 10, 2023
Risks to Collections Archives: Fire
Preparing for Extreme Weather: Fire and Hurricane
August 18, 2022
Fire Protection Strategies for Collections & Museums
Recorded: May 6, 2020
NPS Museum Handbook Part I, Museum Collections, Chapter 9: Museum Fire Protection
NPS Museum Handbook Part 1, Chapter 9: Museum Fire Protection Source: national Park Service Fire is a major threat to museum collections. It can destroy or irreparably damage irreplaceable collections and structures housing collections within minutes. Effective fire protection includes prevention, detection, and suppression of fire to prevent ignition and fire spread. Implementation of museum […]
Emergency Planning and Fire Advice
Emergency Planning and Fire Advice Source: Historic England Our aim is to help the heritage sector by providing expertise and support in fire safety and emergency planning. We encourage knowledge transfer and facilitate the development of partnerships between sector partners. This resource had four parts: Emergency Planning Advice, Emergency Response Plans, Preparedness Training, and Fire […]
Don’t Fan the Flames: Understanding fire and what to do about it
Recorded: Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Not all is lost in a fire
Not all is lost in a fire Source: Museums & Galleries of NSW (Australia) When a fire strikes inside a museum it can be doubly devastating given that museums are charged with safekeeping of cultural material. While fires are incredibly destructive, in many cases not everything is lost in a fire, and much can be […]
Finding Common Ground: Collaborative Training for the Cultural Heritage and Emergency Response Communities
Finding Common Ground: Collaborative Training for the Cultural Heritage and Emergency Response Communities Source: Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Massachusetts State Archives and Massachusetts Department of Fire Services A full curriculum for emergency response training for cultural heritage institutions, complete with pre-program webinars, trainers materials for the program’s five workshops; slide decks and text for […]
Advice for Homeowners After a Wildfire: Keep a Diary
Advice for Homeowners After a Wildfire: Keep a Diary Source: The New York Times After damage from a wildfire — or from a flood or any other major disaster — it’s important to take detailed notes to help the insurance claim process go as smoothly, and as swiftly, as possible. This article was written for […]
Structural Fire Program Strategic Plan
Structural Fire Program Strategic Plan 2017 -2022 Source: National Park Service This document can be used as a model to develop a Fire Strategic Plan.