Fires and Recreational Vehicles

There are nearly 2,000 fires in recreational vehicles per year, according to a recent report from the Fire Protection Research Foundation; meanwhile, RV use in North America hit an all-time high in 2020 due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode, we talk to Doug Mulvaney, a director at Kampgrounds of America, and the chair of NFPA 1192, Standard for Recreational Vehicles, about what these trends mean, what the new Foundation report reveals, and how RV users can help prevent fire incidents (1:37). Then, we offer a primer on how to inspect your grill for gas leaks to ensure it's safe and ready to go for the summer season (26:57). Links: View the NFPA Journal article and the Foundation report: nfpa.org/rvs nfpa.org/1192