Fire Prevention

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI), a leading global provider of wireless technology solutions, today announced the launch of SeeHawk™ Monitor, an automated spectrum monitoring system for P25 public safety…

BEN DORGER Standard Examiner File PhotoA campsite with a ring of fire is seen Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Fort Buenaventura Park Campground…

Hello Tuesday. Gretchen Parsons here with your morning headlines. With hot, dry conditions in the forecast, Idaho firefighters have some wildfire prevention tips to keep in mind. Plus, if you love beer and bacon, mark your calendars for…

Hello everyone! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Monday edition of Mobile Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. First, today's weather forecast: Shower and thunderstorm. High: 90 Low: 78. 👀 For local…

The economic losses and social disruption caused by fires demand that fire prevention be placed at the heart of the national conversation on how to deal with hazards and disasters. The recent fires have caused us to re-examine…

The Boise Fire Department responded to a major fire at the Idaho Youth Ranch warehouse on Irving Street on the Boise Bench on Monday afternoon, and the dozens of people at the facility all escaped without injury , said a fire official.The…

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Crime Fighter?Or a cuddly dog ​​helping spread a fire prevention message in the community?Why not the two of them?The newest addition to the Fresno Fire Department is a flammable liquid detector dog, affectionately…

(MENAFN-Mid-East.Info) The customer challenge Fires that are not detected early or extinguished quickly can cause serious financial, environmental and business problems for a company, as well…

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Crews from the Harrisonburg Fire Department, Harrisonburg Police Department and Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center, along with volunteers, participated in the 19th annual Free Pizza and Smoke…

Published: 06:00 July 12, 2022 People are urged not to light barbecues, bonfires and campfires on dry grass or in the woods, as the hot, dry weather means the risk of wildfires is "extremely high ".The Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service!-->!-->!-->…

AFP Pro Investor Last update: 08:54, July 10, 2022 As part of HFD's annual!--div>…

Number of fires caused by grills Although grilling can be a fun summer activity, care should be taken to avoid personal injury, as well as property damage and destruction. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an annual…

GOES-17 photo of smoke from wildfires in Washington, Oregon and California at 5:56 p.m. PDT on September 8, 2020. The photo was taken during a very high wind event. By the United States Forest Service When the 2020 Labor Day fires burned…

A few recruits at graduation Five hundred and sixteen (516) fire service recruits have passed out after undergoing intensive nine-week training at the National Fire Academy and Training School (FATS) in Accra.The graduation ceremony took…

The following is a press release and photo from the City of Idaho Falls. IONA - Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on July 2, the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 6000 block of East Panorama…

Historically dry conditions in Texas put state and local fire officials on alert for an increased risk of wildfires this July 4 weekend, typically one of the busiest times for emergency crews.Several North Texas counties, including Dallas,…

An emergency ordinance that will allow Broomfield police officers to enforce open burning restrictions passed unanimously at Broomfield City Council's meeting on Tuesday. The emergency ordinance comes ahead of the July 4 holiday to…

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. - Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) took the day off to focus!-->!-->…

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — The Laguna Beach Fire Department has a new fire chief who will bring approximately three decades of firefighting experience to the position, the city announced Wednesday. Niko King will be sworn in as the city's new…

Further restrictions come into effect July 1 PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dalles and John Day units of the Oregon Forest Department's Central Oregon District will enter fire season at 12:01 a.m. next Monday. This statement…

By Neil B. McGahee Chief Editor After a lively debate, followed by encouragement from Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock, the Crisp County Board of Commissioners agreed to provide county fire chief Michael Postell…

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Department of the Interior will create a health and wellness program for wildland firefighters and increase firefighting spending by $103 million in fiscal year 2022, sSecretary…

California wildfire season has officially begun for 2022, and with it, preparations to monitor and predict these destructive events.Climate change has drastically altered California's terrain, causing higher temperatures and longer dry…

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority has developed a plan for 2022-2023 that proposes more than $20 million for more than 100 fire fuel reduction and defensible space projects. The agency is expected to approve proposals after July 1,…

Burnt trees surround the Basalt Range on Thursday, May 28, 2020. The Christine Lake Fire started at the range on July 3, 2018. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times).Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times…

Islamabad: Over the past two weeks, incidents of wildfires are on the rise in Pakistan and except Sindh, almost all provinces and the federal capital have reported fires in their reserves causing huge loss to natural life and habitat.…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Niagara and Wyoming counties have achieved accreditation through the New York State Local Emergency Management Accreditation Program. Niagara County Emergency Services and Wyoming County Office of…

Sacramento CA - Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan passed her legislative package on forest fire prevention and utility accountability in the Assembly last week.BA 2083 prohibits the use of taxpayer funds in criminal or civil settlement…

As Arizona wildfire season worsens, experts offer prevention tips PHOENIX - Forest fires have burned hundreds of acres so far this year in Arizonaand experts say it's only getting worse. Experts say they are now a year-round…

British Columbians can expect cooler, wetter conditions in June, which means fire danger is expected to remain low through early summer, the latest seasonal outlook from the BC Wildfire shows.!--googleon:>…

The Merritt Fire and Rescue Department continues its efforts to educate the citizens of Merritt on FireSmart principles and on June 11th they will be hosting Wildfire Prevention Day in Central Park. The Ministry partnered with…

Containment increases on black fire despite windy conditions Daily update 05/30/2022 Acres: 241,403 acres Location: 31 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences Containment: 26% Personal: 753 Start date: Friday, May 13, 2022…

Additional evacuations ordered Progress made on the west and northeast sides of the black fire Daily update 05/28/2022 Acres: 212,118 acres Location: 31 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences Containment: 18%…

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – More than 100 American Red Cross volunteers took to the streets last month to install smoke detectors and conduct home fire safety education sessions along the Wasatch front. Two events were held…

Fire crews worked overnight Saturday to contain 20% of the Owens Fire, which burned 36 acres near Point Arena in Mendocino County. The wildfire has been burning since Friday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. #OwensFire aerial photo of the…

Crews build line of fire as red flag warning continues on black light Community meeting scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. in Truth or Consequences Daily update 05/20/2022 Acres: 104,969 acres Location: 31 miles northwest of…

As part of Monday's consent schedule, City Council approved more than half a million dollars in federal CDBG-CV grant-funded sub-recipient agreements with food pantry program operators for meet the needs of food insecure…

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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.…

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 – 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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.…

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 (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, 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.…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

++The description++ The Grand Junction Fire Department is currently recruiting firefighters/paramedics and lateral and entry-level firefighters. ++Wage scale++: Lateral firefighter/paramedic: $27.37 to $30.80 per hour ($79,701.44 to…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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, 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…

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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,…

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…

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"…

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.…

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, 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…

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 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…

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…

KYLE GRILLOT/AFP via Getty Images 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…

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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…

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…

For nearly five decades, Scott Reese has worked in the fire service, and…

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…

WEST WARWICK - In front of a room full of loved ones, more than two dozen members of the West Warwick Fire…

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…

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…

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…

An early morning fire Saturday Feb. 5 at Gerster's Triple E Towing and Repair Inc. on State Route 23 in…

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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 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!-->…

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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…

Press Releases 01/28/2022 Governor Lamont activates state emergency operations center and implements tractor trailer ban ahead of severe winter storm…

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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…

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, 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 |…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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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…

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…

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Jim Ford will continue to assist Cave Creek in his efforts to join the Regional Automatic Help System…

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…

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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…

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…

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 Posted: 12/13/2021 13:01:58 PM Modified: 12/13/2021 13:01:22 PM Peterborough City Library Director Corinne Chronopoulos received more than $ 20,000 in…

An East Texas fire department's mission to engage the community with its fire station was the primary focus…