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Captain Martin C. McMahon Named Firefighter of the Year
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From fire prevention to fentanyl: 5 highlights from Colorado’s last legislative session
The dust is just beginning to settle the day after Colorado's legislative session. Lawmakers were working frantically Wednesday night to pass dozens of bills minutes before the midnight deadline.…
Delhi Fire Service invests over Rs 300 crore in upgrade and equipment
From upgrading its control room through digitization of records to purchasing the latest high-tech equipment for firefighting operations, the Delhi Fire Department will be modernized with an investment of over Rs 300 crore , a senior…
Belfast Senior Center announces speaker schedule
BELFAST – Local professionals will be offering free informative lectures and answering questions at the Belfast Senior Center in the coming weeks. Anyone 60 or older and fully vaccinated against COVID is welcome to attend some or…
FDNY’s Phoenix Society aims to promote fire prevention in Chinatown following 2 devastating…
CHINATOWN, Manhattan (WABC) – Just two weeks before a five-alarm fire ripped through a Chinatown business on Chatham Square, injuring several firefighters and displacing residents, another rapid fire killed a mother and son in an apartment…
The risk of forest fires is increasing: be prepared
The following was provided by the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS).
Colorado is experiencing a new normal for wildfires, with several destructive and record-breaking blazes occurring in the past two years due to extreme…
Strengthening fire safety measures in hospitals: Villupuram Collector
District Collector D. Mohan has ordered the authorities to take action to tighten fire safety measures in hospitals in Villupuram. The Collector, who chaired a meeting of public and private district hospital officials at the Collectorate…
Ross board candidates detail positions in three-way race
The Ross City Council candidates for the June 7, 2022 election are Julie McMillan, left, Elizabeth Robbins and Nicholas Skewes-Cox. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Meeting housing goals, rebuilding the City Hall campus and disaster…
‘It’s on us’: Wildfire bills pass state
DENVER — Two bills to prevent devastating wildfires and increase funding for local fire departments have passed the state House of Representatives.
HB22-1132 aims to prevent devastating forest fires caused by controlled burning.…
State to use night-vision helicopters to fight wildfires
LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) – With a fire season already underway, Colorado firefighters are preparing to add another item to their toolbox: helicopters equipped with night vision.
Vince Welbaum is the chief of the state's aviation…
Philadelphia fire at 3200 Hartville Street: Sole survivor of Kensington townhouse fire; father, 3…
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – A mother who jumped from a fire in a townhouse in the Kensington section of Philadelphia was the only survivor of the blaze that claimed the lives of her husband and three children, aged 12, 8 and 5 years old."Right…
Altadena: Formerly incarcerated firefighters among a group of new SoCal graduates from the forestry…
ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) — More than two dozen new Southland Forest firefighters graduated from a special program Saturday that helps make a difference in more ways than one.Among the graduates were formerly incarcerated firefighters.…
Extremely dangerous fire conditions expected across eastern Colorado on Friday
DENVER - The National Weather Service in Boulder warns of "extremely dangerous" fire danger on Friday amid a major weather event to cap a week marked by windy, hot weather and wildfires in Colorado.The wildfire threat will continue Thursday…
State lawmakers target resources to help volunteer firefighters
DENVER — It's a sad reality of the times: Colorado's wildfires are getting worse and the season is lasting longer. This year should follow this trend with an accumulation of heavy fuel oils, an upcoming dry season and not enough…
NYC Fire Museum Opens Unmasking Our Heroes Exhibit in Honor of FDNY/EMS
the New York Fire Museum ("the museum") opens a new exhibit today, Unmasking Our Heroes, which celebrates the valiant efforts of emergency medical services personnel - paramedics, paramedics and other fire department officers New York City…
East Grand Fire Election News: A Q&A with Chief Todd Holzwarth and Office Manager Kristen Rybij
Sky-Hi News: How long have you been the fire chief of East Grand, and what was your experience in the fire department before?
I was appointed acting chief in May 1995 and fire chief the following year, so about 27…
Santa Rosa plans to place public safety tax extension on November ballot
Santa Rosa voters could see a funding request in the November ballot to extend the city's quarter-cent public safety sales tax, in place since 2005.
It could be one of many elements of a crowded municipal ballot, where voters will…
Williams Lake Fire Department BC Wildfire Service Personnel Respond to Eagleview Road Fire –…
The Williams Lake Fire Department responded to a wildfire moving toward a home in the EagleView Road area Thursday afternoon (April 7). (Photo by Monica Lamb-Yorski - Williams Lake…
Minnesota firefighter to receive national honor for fire prevention efforts
6:00 p.m. weather reportMeteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the forecast for the opening of the Twin Friday at Target Field.3 hours agoMinnesota firefighter to receive national honor for fire prevention effortsBecky Booker, a Twin Cities…
1 person found dead in homeless campfire in Oakland
article A person was found dead after a fire at an Oakland homeless camp on April 5, 2022. (KTVU FOX 2) OAKLAND - A person has been found dead in an RV after a fire broke out at an Oakland homeless encampment, the city's fire…
Lateral Firefighter and Entry Level Paramedic and Firefighter Employment – Grand Junction Fire…
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The Grand Junction Fire Department is currently recruiting firefighters/paramedics and lateral and entry-level firefighters.
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Lateral firefighter/paramedic: $27.37 to $30.80 per hour ($79,701.44 to…
‘They lived a good life’: Family of 5 killed in Brampton, Ont., fire remembers
Two weeks ago, Luis Felipa congratulated his daughter for changing her life. Raven Alisha Ali-O'Dea had been a rebellious teenager, he explained, but had grown into a grown, responsible woman. "(I said) 'Raven, you know, I'm so proud of…
Burn permit required beginning April 1 as Alaska wildfire season approaches
PALMER, Alaska (KTUU) - It was a brisk Thursday morning with temperatures barely above freezing, but that doesn't change the fact that starting Friday will officially be wildfire season. here in Alaska. Kristian Knutson of the Alaska…
13-Acre Fire Causes Evacuations East of Estes – Estes Park Trail-Gazette
Around 4 p.m. Monday, March 28, a small wildfire broke out just east of Estes Park. As many locals know, there is no small fire and the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) immediately responded to the flames at the Soul Shine…
John Woodall Obituary (1934 – 2022) – Olympia, WA
John B. Woodall May 17, 1934 - March 16, 2022 Olympia, Washington - John was born May 17, 1934 to Benjamin Johnson Woodall and Etna Louise McHan in Albuquerque NM. John grew up in Estancia NM where he developed a passion for…
Richard Ford (1922 – 2022) Obituaries – Keizer, OR
Richard T. "Dick" Ford, Sr. October 11, 1922 - February 25, 2022 Keizer, Oregon - Richard T. "Dick" Ford, Sr. passed away quietly in his 99th year on Friday, February 25, 2022. Born October 11, 1922 in Madera, Calif., with his identical…
California State Sen. Bill Dodd’s Prescribed Fire Fund Bill Advances
Brad Graevs of the Plumas Underburn Cooperative uses a drip torch to set fire to vegetation in Humboldt County as part of a controlled fire in June organized by the Humboldt County Prepressed Fire Association. Photo/Lenya…
Albany Fire Department looking for firefighters and paramedics
ALBANY, CA - The Albany Fire Department is hiring firefighters/paramedics. The role of firefighter/paramedic performs a variety of tasks to protect life and property, including:All phases of firefighting, fire prevention Raising public…
Arizona State University engineers research new wildfire-focused monitoring system for power…
Posted on Mar 18, 2022 by Chris Galford…
GMAC provides factories with hands-on firefighting training
On Friday, GMAC staff are conducting factory fire suppression training. GMAC
The Garment Manufacturing Association in Cambodia (GMAC) has provided firefighting training to staff at its factories and member companies.
The training,…
Approval of annexation of East Contra Costa Fire District to Con Fire
Will provide better response to fires and emergencies throughout the county, especially in East County
When complete, CCCFPD will absorb firefighting personnel, support staff, facilities, equipment from ECCFPD
By Steve Aubert, Fire…
Lindo promoted to assistant. Chief
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 By press release Maui Fire Department Press ReleaseA Molokai member of the Maui Fire Department was among those who received promotions recently announced by Fire Chief Bradford Ventura. Molokai's Henry "Hanale"…
Whittier School’s Autumn Parsons wins state fire safety poster contest
MASSILLON — With a blue ribbon pinned to her pink diamond sweater, Autumn Parsons stood before her classmates beaming with pride.She had worked hard thinking, designing and coloring as the 8-year-old entered her first drawing competition.…
Patients’ lives are at risk as majority of J&K hospitals lack adequate fire safety…
Govind SharmaJAMMU, March 6: Majority of the hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir are not equipped with adequate fire safety equipments and as a result, the lives of the!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Pinellas Park Economic Development Coordinator Wins Top Honors
PINELLAS PARK, FL - She has the ability to make everyone around her feel like part of the team and is committed to finding new and better ways for the City of Pinellas Park to connect with its inhabitants. These characteristics of Jillian…
Wildfire prevention starts in the classroom
University of Nevada, Reno Extension's Living With Fire program developed and piloted a curriculum for use in Northern Nevada high school science classes to educate students about wildfire science, preparedness, and career opportunities .…
Marin fire officials welcome proposed state insurance rules
Marin fire officials praise expanded regulations for wildfire insurance aimed at improving safety standards and lowering the cost of coverage for homeowners and businesses.
The new regulations, released Friday by the State Insurance…
China’s next-generation rocket launches 22 satellites into space – Xinhua
The Long March-8 rocket carrying 22 satellites takes off from the Wenchang spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province, Feb. 27, 2022. (Photo by Tu Haichao/Xinhua)
WENCHANG, Hainan, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- China on Sunday launched…
How wildfires have gotten worse in recent years
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How wildfires have gotten worse in recent years
A series of thunderstorms in mid-August 2020 hit Northern California, an area already experiencing a severe drought season, starting what would…
More emergency management work ahead for WMATA, audit
Written by
Marybeth Luczak, Editor-in-Chief…
How are fires investigated in Colorado?
The remains of a house on St. Andrews Lane in Louisville burned into the early hours of Friday. Photo by Robert Sanchez
EnvironmentIn the aftermath of the Marshall Fire, Colorado's ability to investigate fires has come under…
Know someone who lives in a fire-prone part of California?
As fire season lengthens and wildfires increase in intensity, Californians living in fire-prone areas are having a harder time finding affordable home insurance — if they can find coverage. With that in mind, state officials this week…
South Strabane fire chief prepares to step down after 24 years | Local News
For nearly five decades, Scott Reese has worked in the fire service, and…
Fire extinguished by Concord firefighters on Manchester Street
CONCORD, NH — Concord Fire and Rescue crews were called to a kitchen fire at a building on Manchester Street on Tuesday. At around 9.30pm, the Capital Region Fire Dispatch received an alarm activation from the Pembroke Place apartments at…
26 Recognized at WWFD Promotion and Swearing-In Ceremony | Kent County Daily Hours
WEST WARWICK - In front of a room full of loved ones, more than two dozen members of the West Warwick Fire…
Business roundup: Ahold Delhaize to hold hiring event for warehouse workers on February 22 –…
SALISBURY — Ahold Delhaize will host an open house hiring event Feb. 22 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 2085 Harrison Rd.
Ahold Delhaize's distribution center in Salisbury provides services to approximately 280 Food Lion stores in…
Goodies handed out at Alabama Welcome Center job fair – Reuters
Tourism job fair: Lori Syck and Trisa Collier were at the Alabama Welcome Center on Thursday as part of a job fair. Syck is the personnel manager for the…
Twin City students arrive at school ‘hot’
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) – Two lucky students from Bloomington's two school districts were lucky enough to arrive at school Tuesday and Wednesday morning in style.
Kindergartener Bennett and his sister at McLean County Unit 5…
Early morning fire ravages Davenport towing business | Local News
An early morning fire Saturday Feb. 5 at Gerster's Triple E Towing and Repair Inc. on State Route 23 in…
Names in the News: February 6, 2022
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Meet the 14-year-old developing fire prevention technology
While most middle schoolers were learning history and grammar, young climate activist Ryan Honary was putting his passion for STEM to work. Living in California, he witnessed the devastating 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 people and…
Lou Ceci ad for Nevada City Council
Lou Ceci has announced he is running for Nevada City Council in the June 7 ballot.Announcing his candidacy, he said, “I have the time, resources and experience to make a positive difference for our great city. I want to work to ensure a!-->…
“Minimal damage” – fire brought under control at the GNSC wharf – Guyana newsroom
On Sunday morning, the ranks of the Guyana Fire Service managed to contain a fire at the Guyana National Shipping Corporation (GNSC) wharf in Lombard Street, Georgetown, in a single building, averting a major disaster.
“We can thank the…
Governor Lamont activates state emergency operations center and implements tractor trailer ban ahead…
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01/28/2022
Governor Lamont activates state emergency operations center and implements tractor trailer ban ahead of severe winter storm…
Set of workshops “Landscaping for fire prevention”
Wildfires are a fact of life in the Interior Northwest.
Dwellings located on forested land, also known as “the interface with nature”, can be at high risk!-->!-->!-->…
Concord apartment fire injures people
CONCORD, NH – Two people were burned in a fire at a Morning Star Condominiums apartment on Loudon Road on Tuesday.At around 2:30 a.m., the police dispatch began receiving calls about a fire inside an apartment, with a woman accused of…
City of Virginia hires its first female fire chief | Recent news
PETERSBURG—Petersburg Fire and Rescue has hired the first female fire chief in its nearly 250-year history. Chief Tina R. Watkins takes over permanently after a number of years of acting chiefs leading the Petersburg Fire…
Vice President Kamala Harris announces $600 million for California wildfire recovery
Vice President Kamala Harris, pictured at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, will deliver a speech this afternoon in California on federal efforts to prevent wildfires. Pool photo by Greg Nash/UPI |…
A third of UK businesses fail to test fire alarms as required by law
UK COMPANIES are putting the safety of employees and customers at risk by not testing their fire safety systems to meet legal requirements. According to a detailed survey by fire safety specialist JLA, 20% of companies only test their fire…
Nishnawbe Aski Nation calls on Ottawa, Ontario to better fund fire services
By Maan Alhmidi
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO - An organization representing First Nations in northwestern Ontario is calling on the federal and provincial governments to provide better funding for fire prevention and protection in…
Norfolk firefighters are looking to confirm the cause of the fire on Sunday afternoon
Content of the article Careless use of a lighter was the suspected cause of a fire on Forestry Farm Road on Sunday afternoon, a Norfolk County Fire Department spokesman said. Content of the article Volunteer firefighters from five…
3 dossier to run in Windsor special election, with proposed civic center a point of contention
Three candidates have come forward to stand in the April 12 elections for Windsor City Council, two of whom said their top priority was stopping the proposed civic center project.
Stephanie Ahmad, Evan K. Kubota and Mike Wall…
John B. Dolan Jr., 72, retired Shrewsbury Fire Captain
Fort Myers, Florida. - John Bernard Dolan, Jr., 72, of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Shrewsbury, died suddenly in Boston, MA on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from complications of ampullary cancer.
He is survived by his son Sean B. Dolan and…
Congressman Neguse Announces Open Nominations for $ 46 Million in Fire Prevention and Safety Grants…
On Tuesday, Jan. 11, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open applications for the Safety and Fire Prevention (FS&P) grants on Jan. 18 at 6 a.m., putting millions of direct aid…
ABC7NY Fire Safety Tips & Links
NEW YORK - Below are some facts and tips about fires, smoke alarms and smoke detectors.
Safety advice in the event of a fire alarm:
* Replace smoke detectors every 10 years. and carbon monoxide detectors every 5-7 years.* Install…
Fire Horror Shows ‘Life and Death’ Needs in Philadelphia Public Housing – NBC10…
NBC10 is one of dozens of news agencies producing BROKEN in Philly, a collaborative reporting project on solutions to poverty and the city's push towards economic justice. follow us on @BrokeInPhilly.
Although 26 people…
Climate futurist says we are in a trans-apocalyptic period
Writer Says 'California Honeymoon Is Over For Its People Now That Wildfires Are Almost Constant'
Parker Creek Fire, December 15, 2021. Photo by Texas Forest Service.
Sunday night as I watched the Season 4 finale of Yellowstone,…
City fire prevention chief Bob Growick announces his retirement
St. Augustine Fire Chief Carlos Aviles told local Historic City News reporters that Chief Fire Officer Bob Growick will retire from the city effective February 22, 2022. Chief Growick has been a 40 year veteran of the fire service and…
Editorial summary Georgia | Miami Herald
Brunswick News. December 28, 2021. Editorial: Georgian lawmakers face crisis A question posed as early as the first century by Plutarch and other Greek philosophers - "What comes first, the chicken or the egg?" - animates…
Growth and Jobs | Jamaican firefighters celebrate 150 years | News
One hundred and fifty years ago, the Jamaica Fire Department was established after the city of Kingston was hit by a series of large fires. The service was officially launched in October 1871 to meet the country's need for an…
Retired Ford Will Continue With Cave Creek | City News
Jim Ford will continue to assist Cave Creek in his efforts to join the Regional Automatic Help System…
Grant to help Mills Fire Department boost fire prevention
MILLS, Wyo. (Release) - The Mills Fire Department has received a $ 3,200 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial property insurers. FM Global representatives presented the award to the Mills Fire…
Free Online NFPA Emergency Responder Leadership Conference
Connect multiple agencies in the cloud
When public safety agencies, including police,…
Coquitlam Updates Forest Fire Prevention Plan With A Series Of Grants
According to Fire Chief Jim Ogloff, thanks to thousands of dollars in grants, the city can now focus on mitigating risks in the most vulnerable neighborhoods.
It has been almost 15 years since Coquitlam made any updates to its…
SFMO raises awareness of risks for smokers using medical oxygen
NASHVILLE - To help prevent fire deaths that could be caused by smokers using medical oxygen, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Office of the…
Pamplin Media Group – 1996: ‘Fireman Dave’ honored in schools
1946: Oregon launches "Don't Let Death Take Your Vacation" campaign to prevent vehicle crashes during Christmas vacation 95 years ago December 16, 1926 Trapped for more than a week without food or water, Jesse, a prized!-->…
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript – Friends help Peterborough City Library Director Corinne…
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Peterborough City Library Director Corinne Chronopoulos received more than $ 20,000 in…
Chapel Hill Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates Second Annual Breakfast With Santa Claus | News
An East Texas fire department's mission to engage the community with its fire station was the primary focus…
Fire safety column | Wyndham
This is the first of what will be a regular monthly column from the Werribee Fire Department to remind you of the coming summer and what you can do to reduce the impact of the fire.
Werribee Brigade Community Education…
Plea for a Thanksgiving Saturday
We broke with tradition this Thanksgiving this year in two ways, both good.
First, I finally gave in and fry the turkey. It was a great production, which I always enjoy. The opportunity to cook in an interesting new way…
Residents of the Waukesha condo can start moving on Thursday
WAUKESHA, Wisconsin - People who live in the apartment that was evacuated last week in Waukesha may begin moving on Thursday.The contractor says he can move between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Three owners are allowed to enter at a time.The…
Right-wing “local control” movement spreads in California fire country
In February 2019, a year and a half before the Creek Fire destroyed an unprecedented 379,895 acres of California forests, Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig shared his thoughts on preventing wildfires with the local newspaper. from…
City aims to improve safety after 4 fire deaths in Edmonton homeless community – Edmonton
The city of Edmonton says it is working with its partners to increase the safety of the city's most vulnerable people following the deaths of four homeless people in fire-related situations in the past two months.
The most recent…
“Keep the Crown Green” for Fire Prevention in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA - During the holiday season, the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services will be participating in the "Keep the Crown Green" campaign until January 1, 2022. A green bulb on the crown will be replaced with a red…
Fire prevention tips to avoid the dangers of grading hallways this Christmas – Greeley Tribune
It's the most wonderful time of year, don't spoil the holiday festivities with an easily preventable Christmas tree fire.
The Greeley Fire Department Twitter page recently shared tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)…
See how Minnesota’s fire towers are helping preserve a 5,000-year-old bog
In northern Minnesota, nothing can beat the stunning views - and the rush - of climbing a fire tower. Reaching 100 feet in the sky, there were once nearly 150 of these steel lookouts guarding the forests prone to state fires. Today only…
Fort Erie Fire Department gets a boost from local gas utility company
By Don RedmondPosted on November 26, 2021 at 4:26 p.m. The Fort Erie Fire Department, which relies heavily on volunteers, receives a lot of help from Enbridge Gas.The gas company is donating $ 250,000 through its Safe Community Project…
Lois Copeland | Republican of the Gasconade County
Lois Dean Copeland, 88, Gerald, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.
She was born on May 21, 1933 to Alva and Elsie Blankenship.
She was married to Richard (Gene) Copeland in May 1953 and later…
The report of a school principal, in a difficult season
At the November 9, 2021 meeting of the Archuleta School Board, Superintendent Kym LeBlanc-Esparza presented the following report, via Zoom.
She addressed the Council.
âI know you are interested in an update. And I…
“I thought I was in a movie”: Woodstock mother escapes house fire with five children
WOODSTOCK -
A mother and her five children are staying at a hotel after a fire forced them to leave their home in Woodstock.
The teams were called to the Thompson Street property on Saturday around 7:15 p.m.…
Harlem, NY – Two dead and eight injured in apartment fire at W. 112th St and Adam Clayton…
Harlem, NY (November 19, 2021) - Two people died when a fire broke out in an apartment building in Harlem on Friday, November 19.
Eight other people, including two firefighters and two children, were treated for smoke inhalation and…
The legacy of the fire prevention officer will live on
Eastwood Baptist Child Care in Haughton hosted a âBob Fireman Dayâ to show their love and appreciation on Thursday July 15th. (Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-Tribune)
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Vintage Views: Railway Parts Lost Over The Years
I walk in silence as the sun warms me on this cool autumn morning. This place that I visit is empty of people while the past is not known to some. People pass along the road without a second glance at the desolate landscape, that vacant…
Deadly crowd influxes have been occurring for decades. Safety standards exist, but they are not…
By Holly Yan, CNN
Paul Wertheimer has spent four decades trying to prevent deadly crowd influxes since the 1979 The Who concert disaster in Cincinnati, Ohio changed his life.
Eleven young people, aged 15 to 27, died in a…
| Lake Fork Fire – Sandoval County – Nov 8, 2021 Fire InformationNM
November 8, 2021 by WMason
The Lake Fork…
School vaccination clinics to be held across region for pediatric COVID-19 vaccines | Public…
LOWVILLE - In addition to providing full courses of COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots, county public…
Utah’s traditional fire season is over. This is how it went this year
Firefighters respond to the Parley's Canyon blaze as the blaze rages near I-80 on August 14. The blaze was…
Fire safety officers take a targeted approach after fatalities
FIRE chiefs have targeted more than 50 single men with safety messages following two tragic deaths in Wee County.
The two deaths came as Clacks saw an increase in accidental home fires between April 2020 and March…
Folsom crews conduct wet weather prescribed burns for future fire prevention – CBS Sacramento
FOLSOM (CBS13) - Over the past week, northern California has seen much-needed rain in the Sacramento Valley and snow in the Sierra.Wet weather is welcome after a dry summer, but how much will it help? CBS13 visited Folsom to speak with…
Trunk or Treat Events Aim to “Bridge the Gap” on Halloween
HOPEWELL, Virginia - The tips and treats were back in central Virginia this Halloween, after COVID-19 canceled many events from October of last year.In Hopewell, dozens of people gathered for the first ever "Trunk or Treat" hosted by the…
FASNY reminds New Yorkers to check smoke detectors at the end of daylight saving time
ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - As daylight saving time ends on November 7th, you need to change your clocks and check your smoke detectors. The New York State Association of Fire Fighters (FASNY) reminds residents to check their smoke and…
FAA praises drones that help firefighters fight wildfires – DroneDJ
Amid the wave of giant fires that have burned more than 6 million acres of land in the United States this year alone, the theft of private UAVs in emergency areas has been repeatedly accused of having hampered efforts to…
Fire responders urge Congress to improve disaster relief process for communities at risk
WASHINGTON - The federal government should review its emergency response systems to better help communities threatened by growing forest fire threats, state and local responders told members of Congress…
Fire at vacant house on Kewaunee Street results in ‘total loss’ | Local News
RACINE - A vacant house was considered a total loss after a blazing fire that broke out Monday night in the town of Racine.According to a statement from the Town of Racine Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched around 8:50 p.m. to…
Take care of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
What you should do: Press the smoke and CO detector test button once a month. A working smoke detector may emit three short beeps or one long beep, depending on the manufacturer of the product; a CO detector can emit…
A terrible fire begins its fire prevention mission | News, Sports, Jobs
The Sapeurs-Pompiers de Dunkirk organized several presentations on safety and fire prevention with elementary schools in the city.
One of the…
City of Campbell Fire Department educates students about fire safety
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CITY OF CAMPBELL, Wisconsin (WKBT) - For the 15th year, the City of Campbell Fire Department…
CBS2 gets expert advice on how to protect your home heating systems – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNew York) - Before turning on your heater, there are some steps you should remember to take to make sure it is safe to do so.
This is especially important when people are spending more time at home.
CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke…
Osceola County Fire Agencies Hold First OHP Community Fire Safety Festival
Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS, the Kissimmee Fire Department and St. Cloud Fire Rescue joined forces on Saturday, October 16 to bring the community's first Fire Safety Fest, a fun, free event for the whole family.…
Backup heater blamed for Monday’s Casper fire
By Trevor T. Trujillo on October 19, 2021
Courtesy of Casper Fire-EMS
CASPER, Wyo. - Firefighters believe a radiator was the cause of a structural fire Monday night in Casper.
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Su task MOI to improve fire prevention
By Lu Yi-hsuan / Journalist
Prime Minister Su…
State & Union: Fire Prevention Month Cooking Safety Tips | New
For Fire Prevention Month in October, Olean City Fire Chief Tim Richardson shares tips on safety and…
Firefighters broadcast fire safety courses in the northern Brainerd Lakes region
Local firefighters marked Fire Prevention Week with educational activities.
On Tuesday, October 5, 12 firefighters from Pequot Lakes brought five trucks to Eagle View…
Kitchen safety helps prevent house fires
By James L. Cummins
October is National Fire Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week is celebrated from October 3-9, 2021. This year's theme âLearn the Sounds of Fire Safety…
Dr Susan Wylegala talks about fire safety and pets
Dr Susan Wylegala discusses fire safety and prevention as it relates to pets and fires. She says, just like people, that it's really better to have a plan in place as opposed to the worst-case scenario that happens and you have a fire and…
Great Falls Fire Rescue Sponsors Essay Contest For Kids
GREAT FALLS - Great Falls Fire Rescue (GFFR) is hosting a fire prevention essay contest for kids in honor of Fire Prevention Week. The topic of the essay is: What is the history of Fire Prevention Week and how is it affecting our…
Carthage Primary School Organizes Fire Safety Show | New
The Carthage Fire Department came to Carthage Primary for a fire safety show on Friday morning.Fire Marshal…