Fire Safety


Anesthesiology Group Issues Advisory on Operating Room Fires

April 27, 2008

The advisory says anesthesiologists should have fire safety education specific to OR fires and participate in OR fire drills with the entire OR team.

Eight Senior Fire Officials Selected for Harvard Program

April 25, 2008

The U.S. Fire Administration recently announced the selection of eight senior fire officials to attend Harvard University's "Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program." Conducted by the John F. Kennedy School of Government, this 19-day program brings together state and local government officials from across the United States to focus on the complex roles and responsibilities of senior elected, appointed, and career officials.

Cook County to Pay $9 Million in High-Rise Fire Lawsuit

April 23, 2008

The ABA Journal reported the settlement agreement Tuesday night and said talks are continuing with the City of Chicago, a building management company, and other defendants.

CSB Calls for New National Fire Code for HazWaste Facilities

April 17, 2008

In its final report on the 2006 hazardous waste fire and evacuation in Apex, N.C., the CSB says firefighters initially responded to a 911 emergency call from a resident driving past the facility, who reported observing a haze with a "strong chlorine smell."

Structured Health/Fitness Program, Safe Operations Critical to Firefighters’ Survival

April 17, 2008

The report, "Emerging Health and Safety Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service," cites PPE and safety measures as shortcomings that must be overcome to reduce deaths among volunteer firefighters.

USFA Report: Three-Quarters of Civilian Fire Injuries Occur in Home

April 16, 2008

The Department of Homeland Security's United States Fire Administration has issued a report, part of its Topical Fire Report Series, examining the causes and characteristics of civilian fire injuries occurring in residential buildings. The report, Civilian Fire Injuries in Residential Buildings in 2005, was developed by the National Fire Data Center, part of USFA and is based on 2005 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).

Most States Now on Board with Fire-Safe Cigarette Laws

April 14, 2008

Having passed laws this year, Virginia, Indiana, Idaho, Washington, and Wisconsin are the latest of 27 states with the legislation. Montana will be next with its law scheduled to go into effect May 1.

New Cargill Refinery Lengthens Odds Against Imperial's Recovery

April 14, 2008

The company's management wants to rebuild after the devastating Feb. 7 explosion that has killed 13, but a tough competitor breaks ground tomorrow.

National Window Safety Week is April 20-26

April 12, 2008

NSC's Window Safety Task Force reminds us that windows simultaneously play a vital role in home safety and pose a risk of falls if other safety measures are not followed.

Gamewell-FCI Recalls 3,000 Fire Alarm Control Panels

April 10, 2008

Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,000 Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series fire alarm control panels. The panels provide control, display, and annunciation information.

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