Fire Safety

NIOSH Warns Fire Departments of Aerial Ladder/Waterway Risk

May 10, 2008

An April 8, 2008, fatality now under investigation is one of eight incidents of which the agency is aware involving multi-position waterways that were not properly secured.

Chromium VI Exposure Among 33 Violations Found Following Fatal Fire

May 8, 2008

"Employers have an essential and unavoidable responsibility to see to it that areas with flammable liquids and chemicals which carry significant health risks are made safe for their employees," said Richard Gilgrist, OSHA's area director in Cincinnati.

NFPA Introduces Electrical Safety Toolkit, Dan Doofus

May 8, 2008

"You could say that electricity practically runs our lives when you think of all the modern day necessities that need it, yet most people are unaware that electrical problems are factors in nearly 150 home fires each day," said the NFPA's Lorraine Carli.

Novelty Lighters Responsible for Fires Across Nation

May 6, 2008

The theme of this year's Arson Awareness Week, "Toylike Lighters – Playing with Fire," is intended to educate Americans about the dangers of novelty and toylike lighters, such as the "rubber duckies" shown here, in the hands of children.

ICC to Develop Certifications for Fire Equipment Technicians, Offers Guide on Smoke Management

May 5, 2008

Proposal Would Require Sprinkler Systems in Furniture Stores

May 5, 2008

CSB's Report on Danvers Blast Coming May 13

May 1, 2008

The 2006 incident caused heavy damage and friction between CSB (source of this photo) and the state fire marshal. It may prompt new state rules for facilities that process chemicals.

Fire Service Gains Stand Out in MSA's Record Sales for First Quarter

May 1, 2008

Sales increased for all three segments of the fire market for the Pittsburgh company, SCBAs, fire helmets, and thermal imaging cameras.

May Tradeshow Report

By Marc Barrera, Ronnie Rittenberry · May 2008

Two safety tradeshows highlighted May and early June. First up was the New York Incentive Rewards & Recognition Show, which took place May 7-8. One of this show's biggest incentives each year is its location; another is the chance to experience an all-in-one combination of exhibits, on-floor Power Sessions, and paid seminars focused on the show's theme, "Brands Powering People, People Powering Brands." Then, returning to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas for the first time since 2005, the National Fire Protection Association's annual World Safety Conference & Exposition will be held June 2-5, 2008, and promises to be the event's largest outing ever.

USFA's National Fire Academy Releases Two Online Self-Study Courses

May 1, 2008

The U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy announced yesterday that two new self-study courses are available through NFA Online.

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