How Do Homes Burn Down in Wildfires?

Hint: They're not typically overcome by flames. As historic wildfires sweep the western United States, this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal® examines the facts of home wildfire ignition and some of the things homeowners can do right now to protect their properties.

Build for Wildfire Resilience

Build for Wildfire Resilience

What is Commercial Auto Insurance? | Do I need Business Auto Insurance?

So what is Commercial Auto Insurance? Do I need commercial auto insurance? Who can help me with my commercial auto insurance needs?

Triple-I Summer 2020 Consumer Poll

Triple-I Summer 2020 Consumer Poll

Taking Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19

Many workers can take up to two weeks of paid sick leave related to COVID-19 under a new law.

Workers Compensation Insurance

Workers’ compensation was actually the first type of social insurance developed widely in the United States. Workers’ compensation is a social insurance program that provides cash benefits and medical care to workers when they suffer injuries or illnesses related to their employment.

Tips When You're Planning a Move

Triple-I offer these tips when you're planning a move.

Smoke Alarm Testing and Maintenance

Smoke alarms save lives (they reduce the risk of dying in a fire in half), but they need to be working properly to protect you. Make sure your smoke alarms are fully functioning by learning how to test and maintain them, ensuring that you and your household will be properly alerted in a fire, providing the time needed to safely escape.

Tips for Wildfire Insurance Claims

Tips for Wildfire Insurance Claims

The Biggest Trials of Being a Small Business Owner

Passion might drive someone to own a business, but that doesn’t mean the job comes without sacrifices and challenges. Here are the owners’ top pain points.

Triple-I's Janet Ruiz Reports on the California Wildfires

Triple-I's Janet Ruiz Reports on the California Wildfires 8-20-2020

How Does Contractor's General Liability Insurance Work?

Contractors' general liability insurance policies are typically designed to work in a very specific way. Find out about how the contractor's general liability insurance policies work with help from an insurance professional in this free video clip.

Insurance Check Up: Life Insurance

In an interview with 1420 WAMV-AM, @iiiorg’s Michael Barry breaks down the two types of life insurance policy. 1) Term life and 2) whole life.

Choosing a Health Plan for Your Small Business

Considering health coverage options? Watch this video from the Labor Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration

Preparing a Pack-and-Go Evacuation Kit

How to pack an evacuation kit in the event of a hurricane or extreme weather.

Electrocution/Work Safely with Ladders Near Power Lines

This OSHA prevention video describes how to prevent deaths and injuries from employees' contact with overhead power lines while using ladders.

Summer Tips to Lower Homeowner Premiums

During the Dog Days of Summer, Triple-I offers these hots tips to lower homeowners premiums

Protecting Workers from Silica Hazards in the Workplace Video

Informational video on the hazards of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Triple-I Offers These Tips for Ice Cream Truck Insurance

Triple-I offers these tips for Ice Cream Truck insurance

5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Falls

Prevent falls in the workplace and save lives. These 5 measures from OSHA can help keep workers safe.

Triple-I Tips: How to File Auto Insurance Claim

Triple-I tips: How to file auto insurance claim.

Fire Safety:How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher: Do's and Don'ts.

Triple-I Offers Grilling Safety Tips

Triple-I Offers Grilling Safety Tips

About Commercial Truck Insurance : Commercial Insurance Tips

Commercial truck insurance is designed to protect vehicles used for business. Learn about commercial truck insurance with help from a longtime insurance professional in this free video clip.

Pool Safety & Insurance Tips from Triple-I

Pool Safety & Insurance Tips from Triple-I

Should You Have Earthquake Insurance?

Do you need earthquake insurance?

Happy 4th of July!

“That is the truly beautiful and encouraging aspect of freedom; no one struggles for it just for himself.”

-Fanny Lewald

Triple-I Offers Timely Reminders for Insurance and Fireworks Safety

Triple-I offers timely reminders for insurance and fireworks safety

Triple-I Offers Insurance Tips for Consumers on National Insurance Appreciation Day

Triple-I offers insurance tips for consumers on National Insurance Appreciation Day

The OSHA Inspection Process

This video provides a general overview of the OSHA inspection process.

National Lightning Safety Awareness Week 2020

National Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 21 - 27, 2020

Grilling Fire Safety Tips

This grilling season, NFPA tests your knowledge and demonstrates the proper way to use your grill safely to prevent fires.

Insurance Check Up: Home Inventory

In an interview with @GABRadioNetwork, @iiiorg’s @scottholeman recommends that homeowners take this time of being at home to create a home inventory to make sure that they have the right coverage for all their belongings.

The Dangers of Consumer Fireworks

Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.

5 Things You Should Know to Stay Safe in a Trench

U.S. Department of Labor public service announcement on trench safety.

Insurance Check Up: Auto Insurance

In an interview with the @DJVshow, @iiiorg’s @lorettaworters shares how you can save on auto insurance. She recommends that talking to your auto insurer to see if it’s viable to take a higher deductible or dropping collision on an older car.

#COVID19 Tips: Avoid Scams

Recognize and avoid scams related to COVID-19.

Insurance Check Up: Life Insurance

In an interview with @WoonsocketRadio, @iiiorg’s @scottholeman makes recommendations on how to save money when buying life insurance. He recommends shopping around and maintaining healthy lifestyle.

Insurance Check Up: Homeowners & Wildfires

In an interview with News Talk 1590 KVTA AM, @iiiorg’s @insuringCAL recommends that homeowners who live in wildfire prone areas check their homeowners policy and conduct a home inventory in preparation for wildfire season.

Drive-Thrus and Curbside Pickup - #COVID19 Quick Safety Tips

Drive-Thrus and Curbside Pickup - #COVID19 Quick Safety Tips

How to Find the Best Commercial Auto Insurance Coverage

Finding the best commercial auto insurance rates is going to require a bit of research and digging around. Find the best commercial auto insurance rates with help from a longtime insurance professional in this free video clip.

Handwashing Practices to Keep Workers Safe - #COVID19 Quick Safety Tips

Handwashing Practices to Keep Workers Safe - #COVID19 Quick Safety Tips

Business Insurance

Is your business prepared for an earthquake or other natural disasters? Two out of five businesses don't re-open after disaster strikes. The I.I.I. offers these tips.

#COVID19 Tips: Mental Health

Employers can help by implementing the 4 "A's" of a Mental Health Friendly Workplace

NFPA Spring Cleaning

For many of us, springtime means deep cleaning our homes inside and out. As you prepare for the warmer months ahead, keep fire safety in mind. Did you know how important taking care of your clothes dryer is to the safety of your home? With a few simple safety tips you can help prevent a clothes dryer fire. NFPA has more safety tips that can help you through your spring cleaning tasks and safety checks.

Insurance Check-up

Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan offer consumer tips to help consumers save money.

Putting On and Taking Off a Mask

Learn the proper technique to putting on and taking off a mask

Don’t Share the Virus - #COVID19 Quick Safety Tips

Covid-19 quick safety tips for the workplace

Do the Doors in My Secure Facility Comply with 101, Life Safety Code®?

Greg Harrington answers a live audience question from their NFPA Live talk on balancing Life Safety and Security in NFPA 101. Become an NFPA member to see the exclusive videos and ask questions of our technical experts.

What is Commercial Auto Insurance? | Do I need Business Auto Insurance?

So what is Commercial Auto Insurance? Do I need commercial auto insurance? Who can help me with my commercial auto insurance needs?

What Are Workers Compensation Class Codes? | Class Codes

What are workers compensation class codes? This video explains

Business Interruption Insurance Coverage

Triple-I provides this tips on understanding what's covered in a BI policy.

Fire Safety Considerations for Hand Sanitizer

With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, more hand sanitizer is being used and stored than ever before. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we learn what safety considerations should be made when storing this flammable liquid, especially in large quantities.

Fire Extinguishers at Work Video

NFPA®'s acclaimed "Fire Extinguishers at Work" video gives employees the vital skills they need to protect themselves and your facility. Check out this clip from the Video.

Why Is Business Insurance Necessary? : Business Insurance Tips

Business insurance is necessary for a wide variety of different reasons.

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What Will the Future of Exit Signs Look Like?

Traditional, static exit signs have been a staple in buildings for decades, but some safety experts are beginning to advocate for newer, more dynamic technologies to help us exit buildings safely during emergencies. In this episode of Learn Something New by NFPA Journal®, we explore the new concept of dynamic exit signage.

Workers Compensation Insurance

Workers’ compensation was actually the first type of social insurance developed widely in the United States. Workers’ compensation is a social insurance program that provides cash benefits and medical care to workers when they suffer injuries or illnesses related to their employment.

4 takeaways from NFPA's infection control standard

As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program, offers important and timely guidance for keeping first responders safe. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we examine four key takeaways from the standard.

National Earthquake Conference

Triple-I's Janet Ruiz reports from the 2020 National Earthquake Conference in San Diego.

COVID-19: The Insurance Industry Responds

COVID-19: The Insurance Industry Responds

Every Second Counts In A Home Fire!

In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds.
This video is intended to convey safety messages in a light-hearted entertaining way. It is not intended for children. (Adults should play an important role in reinforcing safety messages for children.) This video highlights critical elements of home escape planning and practice that can ensure a safe escape, as well as missteps that waste precious time and jeopardize safety.

Earthquake Insurance

Glenn Pomeroy, California Earthquake Authority CEO, discusses the costs and benefits of earthquake insurance.

Pet insurance

Information about pet ownership and pet insurance.

Women's History Month

Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan on Women's History Month

The Importance Of Small Business Owners Getting Involved In Political Advocacy.

Jose Villa, President, SENSIS and NFIB CA member discuss the importance of small business owners getting involved in political advocacy. 2020

Building Permit Training Course

Building Permit Training Course

January 2020 Paradise Sting Recap & Media Coverage

Footage from January 2020 Paradise sting, press conference and news coverage.

CSLB Interagency Solar Task Force Meeting Part 3 of 3

Solar Task Force meeting at CSLB Headquarters.

CSLB Interagency Solar Task Force Meeting Part 2 of 3

Solar Task Force Meeting at CSLB Headquarters.

CSLB Interagency Solar Task Force Meeting Part 1 of 3

Solar Task Force meeting held at CSLB Headquarters.

Are 3D-Printed Buildings Safe?

As 3D-printed homes, offices, and other buildings become a reality, questions over whether 3D-printed structures are code-compliant and safe have surfaced among fire and building safety professionals. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we take a look at this new technology and how it stacks up to traditional construction materials and methods.

Business Insurance

Is your business prepared for an earthquake or other natural disasters? Two out of five businesses don't re-open after disaster strikes. The I.I.I. offers these tips.

Renters Insurance

You signed your lease; you're ready to move in, right? Not quite. Just because you're renting, doesn't mean you don't need insurance. Consider getting a renters insurance policy to protect your possessions.

Covered: The Story of a More Insured World

What does it mean to live in a more insured world? For one thing, it means we’re protecting lives and property by being better prepared to withstand and recover from floods, hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters. And this all goes back to a basic idea: the time to think about insurance is now and not when or after we experience a loss.

The Biggest Trials of Being a Small Business Owner

Passion might drive someone to own a business, but that doesn’t mean the job comes without sacrifices and challenges. Here are the owners’ top pain points.

Paradise Undercover Sting Press Conference 1-31-20

Following a two-day CSLB undercover sting in the town of Paradise, this press conference was held at Paradise's new Building Resiliency Center.

Flammable Refrigerants: Are You Prepared?

Flammable refrigerants are an emerging issue that all responders need to be prepared to handle.

Protractor Podcast: Live From The International Builders' Show (IBS) 2020

Protractor podcast host Martin Holsinger was joined by Morgan Molitor, Brady Johanson and Christopher Quinn at 2020's International Builders' Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world.

The Finished 2020 New American Home

It’s here! The New American Home 2020, the Official Show Home of IBS, is ready for you. Check out one the of most recognized and innovative show homes in the world!

#IBS2020 Rewind: Highlights From 2020's International Builders' Show

Tracy Locke shows you the highlights of this year's International Builders' Show, the largest annual light construction show in the world. Tracy shows us highlights from the Education sessions, the Young Pro Party and more.

The Future Of Smoke Alarms

Starting next year, UL will only list smoke alarms designed to prevent nuisance alarms. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we take a look at the power of smoke alarms and what the new UL requirements mean for the future of the technology.

IBS 2020: Tuesday @ the Show

Check out the highlights of Tuesday at the 2020 NAHB International Builders' Show.

CSLB Quarterly Board Meeting

CSLB Quarterly Board Meeting at headquarters

The Power to Impact California

The Power to Impact California

Brief Overview Of Some Of AFSA's Training Programs.

A brief overview of some of AFSA's training programs.

A Spotlight on 2020 NEC® Changes: Exterior Emergency Disconnects

The 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) has brought about some key changes. Join host Derek Vigstol as he sits down for a conversation with Kwame Cooper, retired assistant fire chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department and member of the NFPA Board of Directors, and Matt Paiss, of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and a member of Code-Making Panel 4, about an important 2020 NEC change related to exterior emergency disconnects and how it will help keep first responders and electrical professionals safer on the job.

Making a Difference - Impact California

Making a Difference - Impact California

Advice From Dummies: Don't Be A Dummy About Flood Insurance

Crystal talks some sense into dummy Kirk about the importance of flood insurance.

San Bernardino County Insurance Round Table

The California Department of Insurance participates in an insurance round table with San Bernardino County to provide information and assistance about insurance.