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ABOUT US
For more than 75 years, the New York Board
of Fire Underwriters has been in the
forefront of fire prevention and education
for New York City residents, with special
emphasis on fire safety for children.
Through a series of lectures, films
and demonstrations, the Board reaches
more than a million children every year.
In addition, the Board publishers a fire
safety manual for primary grade school
teachers which is updated annually.
The Board also sponsors an annual Fire
Safety Essay and Poster Contest for children
in the primary grades of public and private
schools. The contest allows children
the opportunity to express their artistic
abilities while reinforcing the importance
of fire safety. Each year more than 90,000
youngsters participate in the contest.
The Board takes a vigorous role in developing
and promoting fire safety legislation,
including the recently enacted Federal
Sprinkler law.
By working with such groups as the Society
of Fire Protection Engineers, the National
Fire Protection Association, Special
Risk Underwriters and Underwriter Laboratories
Fire Council, the Board educates the
public and private sectors on enforcement
of building and fire safety codes and
standards.
Electrical safety, fire prevention and
education. These are the services that
form the basis of the Board's tradition
of excellence in the insurance industry.
Access to the expertise and information
of the Board is a vital benefit to members
and others, who must respond effectively
to today's ever-changing marketplace.
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