Emergency Response


Methane Leak Kills Six Spanish Coal Miners

Ten other miners are believed to be trapped in the deep mine in Leon, the Spanish newspaper El Pais reports.

UK Firefighters' Strike Called Off

The five-hour strike set for Oct. 19 has been "postponed" as the Fire Brigades Union continues to discuss pension issues with its members' employers.

California OSHA cites Olivet International with 12 Citations

The citations for an unsafe workplace total more than $34,000 in fines.

Danger at Another Bangladeshi Garment Factory

Following several serious incidents earlier this year, yet another garment factory in Bangladesh suffers a fire that kills 9.

Study Links Survival Rate Rise to Increased Bystander CPR

The study reported this month in JAMA involved patients in Denmark who suffered out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and for whom resuscitation was attempted between 2001 and 2010.

The crux of the trial

Second Phase of BP Oil Spill Trial Begins

The question before U.S. District Judges Carl J. Barbier is to determine how much oil spilled during the 87 days that elapsed until the well was shut in.

Fire Protection Week Activities Under Way

The National Fire Protection Association and many fire departments across the country are participating in the week's events.

The London Fire Brigade wants to be called when there is a genuine emergency but says only 57 of the nearly 6,500 lift rescues last year were medical cases.

Fines Set for 999 Calls in Non-Emergency Elevator Incidents

The London Fire Brigade will charge the building owners £290 plus VAT when its personnel are called for incidents that are not emergencies.



Hands-on training is by far the most successful way to familiarize one with fire extinguisher usage.

Fire Extinguisher Training: Best Practices

Talking about the best fire extinguisher for each situation is essential in any fire safety training program.

A combination eyewash and faucet unit places the eyewash station where workers are most likely to turn in the emergency: the sink. The eyewash functions without having to turn on the faucet, so there is never a danger of scalding water on the eyes.

The 10-Second Race: Better Eyewash Stations Reduce Injury

A key benefit of the dual-function approach is the independent water supply to the eyewash function, so there is never a danger of hot water being delivered for eye-flushing.

OSHA Cites Georgia Power Co. with $119,000 in violations

Plant Bowen receives 17 violations after an explosion.

NASA, DHS Partner on Technology to Locate Disaster Victims

The FINDER technology is a portable radar device to detect the heartbeats and breathing patterns of people trapped in rubble.

Governors Safety and Health Conference Remembers Heroes

The 62nd annual conference presented the Governor’s Lifesaving Award to 40 men and women.

Nearly Half of FEMA's Community Preparedness Awards Go to Texas

Texas-Based organizations win 3 of the 7 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards.

This image is a screen capture from an American Heart Association video promoting hands-only CPR.

Physio-Control, PulsePoint in Partnership to Boost SCA Survival

The AED maker will help meet the public safety agency demand for PulsePoint’s app that alerts CPR-trained citizens by smartphone to nearby sudden cardiac arrest emergencies.

This photo taken at Normandy Beach, N.J., on Sept. 4, 2013, 10 months after Hurricane Sandy made landfall, shows reconstruction work at an apartment complex that was severely damaged. (Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA)

Technology Will Work During Emergencies, FEMA Reminds

Most people assume power will be out and they won't be able to reach loved ones or access crucial information, but that's not always true, Region III's administrator notes.

London Fire Plan Approved, 10 Stations Closing

The plan goes more than halfway toward eliminating the brigade's planning budget savings of £45 million during the next two years.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada sent advisory letters to North America

Canadian Disaster Calls Hazmat Documentation Into Question

Based on its investigation of the Lac-Megantic derailment, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada sent advisory letters to U.S. and Canadian agencies, and NTSB said it shares TSB's concerns.

Sharp Drop in London Hoax Fire Calls

The London Fire Brigade cites the traceability of mobile phone numbers for the 48 percent decline since 2007.

The free web mobile app for hazmat responders has been downloaded almost 83,000 times, PHMSA reported Aug. 30.

More Than 80,000 Emergency Response Guidebook Apps Downloaded

DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration first offered the free, mobile web app of its 2012 ERG in January 2013 to assist emergency responders.

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