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Local Fire Department gets bullet proof vests
Bulletproof vests are now apart of the Schenectady Fire Department's gear.
How one fire department reduced firefighters' overhaul risks
Simple tools and processes can reduce exposure risk without compromising the fire mission.
Fire department interns learn ‘the whole aspect’ of the job
Being a firefighter isn’t just about speeding out on a fire engine to save lives and put out fires. It also involves safety inspections, public education, keeping a fire station
Why one CT fire department says not to burn your wrapping paper
Thinking about burning wrapping paper after opening holiday gifts? Think again. One fire...
Do fire departments need small, specialty vehicles?
Once the department decides it needs them, training on how to safely use them in the environment where they'll be deployed is critical
Fire department takes measures to prevent cancer, promote health
As cancer research has become a major focus for many institutions, a plethora of studies have been conducted and records have been kept concerning the disease and its possible causes.
How to Fire-Proof an Industrial Worksite
Various steps can be taken to prevent fire-related workplace injuries or deaths at workspaces with flammable or explosive materials, including testing the alarm system, maintaining extinguishers, training employees, and knowing emergency exits.
Fire Department Receives Safety Grant for Accident Prevention
Workplace injuries can be costly for both the business and the worker. The injured employee may face long recovery times and substantial medical bills, and workplace productivity may suffer while he is away. If he does not return, the company has to hire and train a new employee, a costly process. In short, everyone benefits …
Why local fire departments hate those sky lanterns
They might be pretty to watch, but they're incredibly dangerous, and local firefighters want you to know why increasingly-popular sky lanterns are a bad idea.
How NFPA's grace period impacts your fire departments
It can take a year or longer for a new standard to take effect, which impacts how and what departments can purchase
With new duties, Twin Cities Fire Departments face change to core practices
Fire calls are down while medical calls are up. So cities are changing how they fund and manage their departments.
Fire department launches campaign to prevent child deaths in hot cars
It happens too often: a dad or a mom leaves leaves children in the car.
How fast do you want the fire department to arrive?
Learn how an Addressable Fire System can help keep your building safe. How Fast Do You Want the Fire Department to Arrive? We offer the latest technology in Fire Protection Systems Quinlan Security Sy
Building a Better Fire Station
A holistic, ‘kit of parts’ approach to modern fire station design results in future-proof facilities that work better for firefighters and the community.
Video: How to Light a Fire with One Round of Ammo
Don’t have a lighter, but have a round of 5.56mm in your pocket? Your’re in luck because that’s all you need to start a fire—and it doesn’t involve shooting that round! As the video demonstrates, you can start a fire or light a firework with a single unfired round of centerfire ammunition. First, pull the bullet …
Why Children Play With Fire, and How to Stop Them
Preschoolers and kindergartners are most likely to start fires caused by play, and are most likely to die in them, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
How to Prevent Home Fires
You can vastly cut down deadly fire risks by exercising good safety habits and simple prevention steps. This article lists the “Big 7” most common causes of preventable fires and tells you the simple things you can and should do to keep them from starting. Prevention costs little or nothing.
How to Help Prevent House Fires
There are many causes of house fires, including faulty wiring, alternate heat sources, cooking, and more. Learn how to help prevent house fires with Travelers.
How Do I Survive a Forest Fire?
Den Mother can help you keep your cool while the forest burns around you.
Why fire departments are urging you to sleep with your bedroom door shut
"The photos below are a great example of the importance of keeping bedroom doors closed while sleeping," a fire department posted.
Hair Salon Fire Prevention. Let's Stop Dryer Fires At Home & In The Salon
Since clothes dryers are now the number 1 source of hair salon fires we put together a video on how you can prevent a fire in your salon or at home. By clean...
