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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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