Fire Safety


Gas Explosion Levels Homes in Manchester, England

A child was killed and a male resident suffered serious burns in the blast, which prompted police to evacuate 30 homes and a day care.

National Fire Dog Monument Heading to Washington

The 450-pound, 7-foot bronze statue honors accelerant detection canines and their firefighter companions.

Partners Seek New Generation of Multi-Sensor Smoke Alarms

The collaboration of the U.S. Fire Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory is working on ways to make home smoke alarms more effective.

OSHA ComDust Standard Sorely Needed, Imperial Sugar's CEO Says

John C. Sheptor detailed his company's four-year recovery process from a devastating explosion to an AIHce audience June 20 and said their 18,000-item action plan will be finished this year.

What to Include in a Farm First Aid Kit

Basic supplies include absorbent compresses, antibiotic treatment, medical exam gloves, and adhesive bandages.

Residential Building Fires Topical Reports Released

Fires peak over the evening dinner hours in one- and two-family and multifamily residences when cooking fires are prevalent.

Faulty Wiring Blamed for Doha Mall Fire

The May 28 fire killed 13 children, four teachers, and two firefighters inside a child care center at the Villaggio shopping mall in Doha.

Report Shows Lowest Number of On-Duty Firefighter Deaths for Second Consecutive Year

The number of firefighter deaths has also sharply decreased over the past three years, a dramatic decline from 105 deaths in 2008.



N.Y. Wal-Mart Faces $52,600 in Fines for Storage-Area Hazards

OSHA found that emergency exit access from a receiving and storage area was obstructed by the storage of pallets containing merchandise and equipment.

NFPA Broadcasting Opening Session Live

Award presentations and reports by President James M. Shannon are highlights of the June 11 session in Las Vegas.

EPA Amends Heavy-Duty Diesel Regs for Emergency Vehicles

The changes allow engine manufacturers to request to deploy emission controls or settings to be used only in such vehicles.

NHTSA Redesigns EMS Website

The agency says the new design makes it easier for EMS professionals to access training content, event information, and industry news.

Unlock Requests Swamping London Fire Brigade

New figures from the department show its personnel responded to almost 22,000 calls, or 20 per day, in the past three years.

WHO Releases Fact Sheet on Burns

Burns are a global public health problem, accounting for an estimated 195,000 deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Most Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) or Emergency Management Agency (EMA) offices are eager to help facilities review their emergency response plans.

Five Ways to Ensure Response Plans Really Work

Don't rely on shelved response plans in an actual emergency.

Given the dangers and its large size and somewhat rural location, Clearwater Paper has had an on-site fire department for more than 30 years.

Prevention and Readiness at Clearwater Paper

With an average of 250 fire calls each year, quick response is vital to keep fires from spreading, says Brad Hukreide, fire chief at the Lewiston, Idaho, paper mill.

DOT Releases New Emergency Response Guidebook

“The ERG is an invaluable tool that provides emergency responders with critical information and guidance during the initial stages of a hazmat emergency," said PHMSA Administrator Cynthia Quarterman.

Two Firefighters Died in Doha Mall Blaze

The Gulf Times reports a total of 19 people died in the fire inside the Villaggio mall.

Orders Piling Up in WorkSafeBC Sawmill Inspections

The inspections followed the agency’s April 26 directive order telling employers throughout the province they must implement an effective combustible dust control program based on a hazard assessment.

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