"You could say that electricity practically runs our lives when you think of all the modern day necessities that need it, yet most people are unaware that electrical problems are factors in nearly 150 home fires each day," said the NFPA's Lorraine Carli.
The theme of this year's Arson Awareness Week, "Toylike Lighters – Playing with Fire," is intended to educate Americans about the dangers of novelty and toylike lighters, such as the "rubber duckies" shown here, in the hands of children.
Sales increased for all three segments of the fire market for the Pittsburgh company, SCBAs, fire helmets, and thermal imaging cameras.
The U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy announced yesterday that two new self-study courses are available through NFA Online.
Two safety tradeshows highlighted May and early June.
First up was the New York Incentive Rewards & Recognition Show, which took place May 7-8. One of this show's biggest incentives each year is its location; another is the chance to experience an all-in-one combination of exhibits, on-floor Power Sessions, and paid seminars focused on the show's theme, "Brands Powering People, People Powering Brands."
Then, returning to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas for the first time since 2005, the National Fire Protection Association's annual World Safety Conference & Exposition will be held June 2-5, 2008, and promises to be the event's largest outing ever.
The 2006 incident caused heavy damage and friction between CSB (source of this photo) and the state fire marshal. It may prompt new state rules for facilities that process chemicals.
The May 4-10 observance is attempting to educate the public about lighters that can be seen as toys by children.
A new NFPA report shows confirmed fire calls continue to decline nationwide as medical calls to fire departments increase, with the latter topping 15 million in 2006 for the first time.
Fisher Controls International sold the equipment to LP-gas dealers nationwide from June 2006 through January 2008.
The advisory says anesthesiologists should have fire safety education specific to OR fires and participate in OR fire drills with the entire OR team.
The U.S. Fire Administration recently announced the selection of eight senior fire officials to attend Harvard University's "Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program." Conducted by the John F. Kennedy School of Government, this 19-day program brings together state and local government officials from across the United States to focus on the complex roles and responsibilities of senior elected, appointed, and career officials.
The ABA Journal reported the settlement agreement Tuesday night and said talks are continuing with the City of Chicago, a building management company, and other defendants.
In its final report on the 2006 hazardous waste fire and evacuation in Apex, N.C., the CSB says firefighters initially responded to a 911 emergency call from a resident driving past the facility, who reported observing a haze with a "strong chlorine smell."
The report, "Emerging Health and Safety Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service," cites PPE and safety measures as shortcomings that must be overcome to reduce deaths among volunteer firefighters.
The Department of Homeland Security's United States Fire Administration has issued a report, part of its Topical Fire Report Series, examining the causes and characteristics of civilian fire injuries occurring in residential buildings. The report, Civilian Fire Injuries in Residential Buildings in 2005, was developed by the National Fire Data Center, part of USFA and is based on 2005 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).
Having passed laws this year, Virginia, Indiana, Idaho, Washington, and Wisconsin are the latest of 27 states with the legislation. Montana will be next with its law scheduled to go into effect May 1.
The company's management wants to rebuild after the devastating Feb. 7 explosion that has killed 13, but a tough competitor breaks ground tomorrow.
NSC's Window Safety Task Force reminds us that windows simultaneously play a vital role in home safety and pose a risk of falls if other safety measures are not followed.