MA State Fire Marshal: Tesla Charging Station Intentionally Set on Fire
A Tesla charging station was reportedly intentionally set on fire early Monday, according to fire officials.
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Fire Prevention
Fire prevention encompasses all the measures fire agencies take to help mitigating the threat of fire to the public, including public education programs for citizens, fire and building code enforcement, and the various duties of the fire marshal, including fire investigation.
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Will Massive Fire at OH Development Spell the End of Project?
A January fire at the sprawling Marquee at Cedar-Lee apartment complex project would burn for 20 hours.
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PA Firefighters Facing Arson Charges
Three Hempfield volunteer firefighters who were arraigned on arson charges Tuesday fought the fires they are now charged with intentionally starting
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Humpday Hangout: Building Codes and Disasters
Mike Dugan and the panel regulars talk with their guests about building codes and how proper building construction can mitigate the damage from natural disasters
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Success Starts Early: Building Knowledge and Relationships for Effective Fire Operations
E.J. Henninger reviews steps firefighters can take to operate more efficiently on the fireground, including plan review, preplanning, and other information gathering operations.
Chapel Hill (NC) Will Park Its Electric Buses Until It Knows Why One Caught Fire
Chapel Hill Transit has pulled its fleet of electric buses off the road while it waits to learn what caused a fire on one of…
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Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Fires
Fires involving home oxygen therapy are proving extremely dangerous to civilians and firefighters. Ray Reynolds and W. Keith Brower Jr. examine the risks and possible…
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The Critical Role of Fire Protection Engineers in Fire Departments for Community Risk Reduction
Ben May and Greg Rogers stress the importance of fire protection engineers when it comes to fulfilling the fire service mission.
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The Evolution of Smoke Alarms and Detectors and the New UL Standard: Are We Progressing?
Studies have shown that having an operational smoke alarm/detector can almost double your odds of surviving a home fire.
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Codes and Standards: A Matter of Firefighter Risk Reduction and Community Life Safety
The fire service is routinely called on to react to crises, but is our commitment to prevention equal to our reputation as life safety watchdogs?
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Distracted Driving Prevention: Change Through Education
Preventing distracted driving requires a multifaceted approach. Candice McDonald discusses how fire departments can get involved.
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Arson Damages Historic Seattle Lodge
Seattle police are investigating a Monday night fire at an historic lodge at West Seattle's Camp Long as arson.
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Arson Suspected in SC Church Fire
A fire at Bethel Park United Methodist Church in Denmark began in three different places and is believed to be arson.
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Batteries Under the Tree Are Not What They Used to Be
For the holidays, Chris Greene and Patrick Durham discuss the importance of using the safest and most suitable batteries for consumer toys and hand tools.
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