WHITE PLAINS FIRE BUREAU RECEIVES DONATION TO KICK OFF HIGH- RISE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM

$9,000 Grant to Produce Educational DVDs for Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings 

WHITE PLAINS, NY (Jan. 11, 2010) – White Plains has a large population, and it’s estimated that up to 200,000 people a day visit the city for entertainment, shopping and business. Due to the number of high-rises in the area, and the many people who work in them, high-rise fire safety is a top priority for the White Plains Fire Bureau. 

NFP Property & Casualty Services, Inc. and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company are partnering to donate $8,905 to the White Plains Fire Bureau to enhance their commercial high-rise fire safety education program.

Specifically, the grant money will be used to help fund the production of a commercial high-rise building fire safety DVD. In 2009, the Fire Bureau produced a similar residential high-rise DVD. This new commercial version will help people understand the importance of knowing their role in their commercial building's fire safety and evacuation plan. The DVD presentation will provide recommendations for emergency response planning and evacuation procedures based on best practices. The new fire safety DVD will be distributed by the White Plains Fire Prevention Bureau to as many businesses as possible in each high-rise building. 

“We want everyone to know how to prevent fires and what to do in case of a fire,” said Fire Chief Richard Lyman. “We are grateful for this donation as it will allow us to provide all of the citizens in our community, whether they’re in residential or commercial buildings, with the information they need to prevent and plan for an emergency.”

Fire officials from the White Plains Fire Bureau, firefighters, and executives from NFP Property & Casualty Services and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company will come together for a public event where the grant package will be formally presented:

Date / Time: Location:

Thursday, Jan. 13, 2010            White Plains City Hall

11:00 a.m. 255 Main St.

White Plains, NY

The grant is part of a nationwide philanthropic program funded by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. The program is designed to provide needed equipment, training and educational tools to local fire departments. Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has issued grants to more than 1,500 different departments totaling more than $26 million. 

Independent insurance agencies and brokers that sell Fireman’s Fund products, like NFP Property and Casualty Services, are able to direct these grants to support the fire service.

“We are happy to partner in this grant as we strongly believe in the importance of empowering the community through fire safety education so they are prepared to take the proper actions in the event of an emergency,” said Ken Murray with NFP Property & Casualty Services.

To visit Fireman’s Fund’s “Supporting Firefighters” Facebook page, go to facebook.com/SupportingFirefighters.

About NFP Property and Casualty Services, Inc.

Established in 1960, NFP P&C was founded on a philosophy of offering personal, professional service. They have grown rapidly by focusing on serving the insurance needs of private and public companies both nationally and internationally. Their clients include some the world’s most prominent institutions. For additional information, visit www.nfppc.com.

About Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal and commercial insurance products nationwide. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group, one of the world’s largest providers of insurance and financial services.  For additional information, visit www.firemansfund.com.