Small Texas City Demands Sprinklers in High-Rises

Addison, Texas, is a city of 7 ¼ miles square where more than 40 high and mid-rise buildings are planned for construction within the next five years. Half of these are already grub-staked and a dozen are well on their way toward being occupied. Occupancies ranging from hotels to corporate business offices now dot the landscape where only a few seasons ago, farming was a way of life.
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Obituaries

Obituaries

C. Walter Stickney, former State Fire Marshal of Oregon, died of cancer in a Mount Angel nursing home last Dec. 13. He was 67 years…
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Trash Containers Create Fire Threat

A fire incident, looked upon as a nuisance call in the past, is becoming more frequent and potentially dangerous. Fires in trash containers placed close…
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Product ID Numbers Soon to Appear On Hazardous Materials Placards

It is difficult to respond properly to a hazardous material emergency unless we recognize the presence of the hazardous material(s) in the situation. Emergency response…
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The Round Table

The Round Table

Terry V. Weckerly, Battalion Chief, Mesa, Ariz.: My experience at the National Fire Academy was very rewarding and a pleasant surprise. Too many fire-service related…
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Fire Equipment Digest

An emergency rescue system for extricating victims from crashed vehicles has been developed by Walker Manufacturing Company. The system, called Rescue Gator, consists of seven…
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Residential Fire Prevention Viewed From Many Angles at USFA Meeting

The many aspects of residential fires and how to prevent them were discussed at the sixth annual conference of the United States Fire Administration in…
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