Bakken oil may be more flammable
Following a string of explosive accidents, U.S. officials say crude oil being shipped by rail from the northern plains across the U.S. and Canada may be more flammable than traditional forms of oil....
Fire department starts “Adopt-A-Hydrant” program
Residents or businesses can "adopt" a hydrant to help assure that it is accessible by clearing snow on all sides of the hydrant. By adopting a hydrant, participants will be helping to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours....
Common kitchen feature blamed for fires
Kitchen 'appliance garages', which have pull-down doors to hide toasters, kettles and other small appliances, were the cause of two recent house fires, according to the New Zealand Fire Service. If the appliances are not pushed well into the cupboard the door...
Crane operator saved from Kingston fire in ‘extremely unusual rescue’
A military rescue technician who was lowered from a helicopter to save a crane operator stranded above a massive fire in Kingston, Ont., credits daily training for the success of an "extremely unusual rescue."...
Fire department acquires battery-powered continuous chest compression device
The Lucas Chest Compression System, which costs about $13,000, delivers compressions that standardize the procedure according to the latest scientific guidelines and provides the same quality for all patients while avoiding EMT fatigue.
Edmonton Fire Rescue’s resources being stretched thin
Urban sprawl and rising call volumes are stretching Edmonton Fire Rescue’s resources, with an average of 52 people moving to the city every day. Fire Chief Ken Block says keeping pace with that booming growth is their biggest challenge in 2014....
Kingston Fire Department highlights CO safety and new Ontario CO detector law
The Ontario legislature has amended the Fire Protection & Prevention Act to require the installation of a carbon monoxide detector adjacent to all sleeping areas in any new or existing residence served by ANY kind of fuel-burning appliance, including gas furnaces,...
War on wood construction fires up
The Cement Association of Canada recently held a press conference to address proposed amendments to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) which would allow the construction of wood buildings up to six storeys....
Windsor Fire & Rescue Service Twitter account serves up fire safety with a fun twist
Windsor Fire officials are reminding are reminding residents about fire safety with a Twitter campaign. Each day includes a humorous Bitstrip comic featuring Chief Bruce Montone to go along with the serious messages of safety....
Firefighters drive drinkers home to prevent crashes
For the fourth year, the Stewiacke fire department in Nova Scotia is giving rides home to people who have had a few drinks and shouldn't be driving. The best part? Inebriated adults can live out childhood dreams of riding in a big red fire truck....
Manitoba to hike fire-safety fines
Proposed amendments to Manitoba’s Fire Prevention and Emergency Response Act would increase maximum fines to $125,000 from $1,000 for a first offence and $250,000 from $10,000 for a second offence. The proposed maximum fines for a corporation would be $250,000 for a...
After 57 years Fire Chief Magazine publishes final edition
The November issue of Fire Chief Magazine -- the final edition -- will be a collector's item. Staff was notified that the plug was being pulled on the operation by Penton, the parent company. http://www.firehouse.com/news/11245108/penton-media-closes-fire-chief-magazine
New corrosion protection method for wet pipe sprinkler systems
Wet Pipe Nitrogen Inerting is a safe, effective, and affordable corrosion control method in wet pipe sprinkler systems. Nitrogen is fully compatible with sprinkler systems and non-toxic.
Boston airport apologizes after fire drill on 9/11 sparks outrage
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick told the State House News Service holding a fire drill at Boston’s Logan Airport on the anniversary of September 11 was "Just dumb." http://www.cbsnews.com/news/boston-airport-apologizes-after-fire-drill-on-9-11-sparks-outrage/
Furniture treated with fire retardants may be health hazard
Your couch probably has flame retardants embedded in the foam which have been linked to cancers and a range of other problems from obesity to reproductive defects. A growing number of studies in humans and animals suggest that the problems are real and many...
24 hour shift may save money
This article contains a link to an interesting PowerPoint presentation which suggests the three platoon – 24 hour shift system - provides substantial cost savings....
Social media lessons from the Boston bombings and Australian bush fires
Three fundamental changes to mind-set that are critical to any effective use of social media when managing an emergency. 1. From 'We hold the information the community needs and we expect them to come to us' to 'We realise we need to go to the community' 2. From 'We...
One firefighter remains hospitalized after engine overturns with 5 onboard
One firefighter remains hospitalized after an engine overturned with five on board. It is time to remind your EVO’s that winter conditions are upon us. This type of incident is avoidable.
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