Fire Safety


Fire Systems Upgrade in Carnival's $300 Million Program

Emergency power capabilities also are included in the Carnival Cruise Lines plan that affects all 24 of its vessels.

NIOSH Developing Free Mobile Pocket Guide

This will make the agency's most popular document a true pocket guide, one commenter observed. NIOSH officials want feedback from users to help them decide how to organize the content.

High-Rise Fires Study Touts Larger Crews

NIST carried out the study with 13 fire departments in the Washington, D.C., region and presented its results April 10 at the 2013 Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Conference.

Potential and Peril Showcased at NTSB Battery Forum

The board's chairman, Deborah A.P. Hersman, said the technology "has revolutionized power delivery," and the challenge is managing it safely.

Pennsylvania Mine Operator Fined for Electrical Hazards

An administrative law judge ruled Rox Coal, Inc. must pay $110,000 for a flagrant violation.

New USAF Fire Chief Appointed

Jim Podolske, the new chief of Fire Emergency Services, is managing more than 9,200 military civilian firefighters, the DOD agency announced April 9.

NY/NJ Airports Fire & Rescue Settlement Reached

The FAA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reached the settlement of alleged aircraft rescue and firefighting violations at John F. Kennedy, Teterboro, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty International airports.

New York CVS Failed to Provide Emergency Action Plan

Because the pharmacy has failed to provide emergency action plans at other locations, this location received a repeat violation.



Chilworth Technology Takes PSM Training to China

The company is offering nine courses focused on process safety, combustible dusts, process hazard analysis, and preventing flash fires and explosions in six cities this year.

Fire Inquest Verdicts Urge Sprinkler Retrofitting

The jury returned verdicts for each of six deaths involved in the Lakanal House high-rise residential fire in July 2009 in south London, citing conflicting advice from emergency call centers and renovations that left the structure more vulnerable to fires.

OSHA Releases Booklet for Responders Encountering Combustible Dust

It outlines best practices for pre-incident operational preparation by emergency responders, Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said.

'Tactile Helmet' May Aid Firefighters

A two-year research project produced a prototype helmet that will be on display at this year's Gadget Show Live in Birmingham, England, April 3-7.

NTSB to Host Lithium-Ion Battery Forum

The event will takes place April 11-12 at the agency's Washington, D.C., headquarters.

The ubiquitous 500W Quartz Halogen work light

The Cooler Solution

The dangers of the quartz halogen work light are well known: They can heat up to more than 570 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to ignite paper and wood.

EPA to Assess Flame Retardant Chemicals for Safety

The assessment will determine if 23 commonly used flame retardant chemicals are dangerous to both the population and the environment.

Springfield, Mass. Fire Department Wins 2013 Jensen Grant

The $5,000 grant will support a fire safety education initiative in multiple languages and for residents older than 65.

To advance fire and life safety systems and maintain accreditation, hospitals must undergo rigorous, unannounced on-site surveys conducted by an Environment of Care surveyor.

Preparing for The Joint Commission Survey

Next time your systems integrator comes in for the routine fire alarm system inspection, ask for recommendations on preparing paperwork for accreditation.

Pipeline Fire Follows Impact by Tugboat, Barge

The blaze erupted after the vessels hit the pipeline in a Louisiana bayou.

London Fire Brigade Set to Close 12 Stations

The biggest UK fire department also will cut 520 firefighter positions within three years.

Domino's Delivering Fire Safety Tips

Teaming with NFPA, the pizza company is featuring tips on its boxes during the month of March, and some pizzas will be arrive on a fire engine.

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