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Fire Safety in High-Risk Buildings – Preventing the next Tragedy
While it is true that fire safety has improved with the installation of devices such as smoke detectors and alarms, the impact of a fire is now potentially far more serious than it has ever been.
Global fire menace is ‘enormous’ but can be tamed, says leading fire expert
The loss of lives, property and heritage and the damage to health and society are among the scourges that are caused by fire, and it is lower and middle income countries that are paying the price.
Firefighters’ Exposure to Harmful Chemicals Tracked With Silicone Wristbands
Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from the disease than the general adult U.S. population.
Prepared vs. Ready: Fundamental Differences for Firefighters
Being prepared is simply that, a state of preparedness with the prerequisite resources and personnel.
The 21st-Century Fire Officer
In the United States, the fire service has evolved over hundreds of years and seen great change.
Ford recalls vehicles including nearly 3,000 SUVs in Canada over fire risk
Ford has issued three recalls of more than 350,000 vehicles in North America, including nearly 3,000 in Canada and 39,000 in the U.S. due to a risk the engines could catch fire.
Health Canada recalls cigarette over increased fire hazard
Health Canada is recalling more than 256,000 packages of cigarettes over “increased fire hazard” concerns.
Nova Scotia Firefighters School fined in death of Skyler Blackie
School admits it failed to perform routine inspections, will pay more than $100K in fines, bursaries
Hearing Held to Discuss Fire Safety Ahead of 4-Month Twin Parks Tragedy Anniversary
Several city council members held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss fire safety and what can be done to prevent another tragedy like the Twin Parks fire that killed 17 people.
REV Fire Group to Unveil Fully Electric Fire Truck at FDIC
Company will debut Vector, the first North American-style fully electric fire truck at the Indianapolis show.
New Lightweight Coating to Reduce Wood Flammability
Devastating residential blazes and wildfires take a terrible toll in terms of deaths and injuries, as well as property loss.
NFPA Rejects Proposed Fire Safety Rules for EV’s at Gas Stations
The proposals would have hindered gas stations and truck stops from adding more EV chargers.
Why drones can be deadly during fires
Local first responders are reminding residents about the consequences of flying drones during fires.
B.C. company uses satellite technology to map fires and floods
A B.C. company is using satellite technology and data from NASA to further explore the relationship between heat comes, fires, atmospheric rivers and floods in B.C. John Hua reports.
Immersive VR: Empowering kids to survive in fire, flood, and war
When you live in the driest State in the driest country in the world, bushfires are an unfortunate, and all-too-regular part of life.
We regret to share the passing of Bruce Morley Cousins.
We regret to share the passing of Bruce Morley Cousins. Bruce was a founding partner in FireWise and spent many years as the Regional Fire Commissioner for Northern British Columbia. His commitment to the fire service, his wonderful sense of humour, and his friendship...
NYC fire department gets two $75,000 robot dogs
The New York City Fire Department recently acquired two new dogs, but they’re not Dalmatians, KTLA sister station WPIX reports. Click here to read more.
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