Date
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Track
Fire Marshal Symposium
Name
Warmth Without Risk; Keeping our Unhoused Population Safe
Description

Fire marshals and first responders face a growing challenge: how to support the safety of unhoused individuals who often rely on makeshift heating methods that pose significant fire and life safety risks. This workshop will explores the intersection of public safety, compassion, and prevention, offering practical strategies to reduce fire hazards without criminalizing survival behaviors. Fire marshals will discuss effective approaches to outreach, code enforcement, temporary shelter solutions, and collaboration with local partners. Join us for a solutions-focused discussion on how fire service professionals can lead with both safety and humanity.

Elizabeth Bednarcik