Fire Safety


CPSC's Apparel Flammability Standard Gets a Makeover

March 25, 2008

The existing 16 CFR Part 1610 specifies tests no longer used by the industry or allowed by EPA.

NFA to Broadcast Executive Fire Officer Graduate Symposium Online

March 25, 2008

On Saturday March 29, 2008, between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT, the National Fire Academy will broadcast three Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Graduate Symposium presentations over the Internet. The live presentations will be available for viewing and participation at www.openfireacademy.org.

CSB Presents 'Anatomy of a Disaster' Video, Examining BP Explosion

March 24, 2008

The incident occurred on March 23, 2005, during the startup of the refinery's octane-boosting isomerization unit, when a distillation tower and attached blowdown drum were overfilled with flammable liquid hydrocarbons.

NIST Sets Fires to High-Rise, Tests Firefighting Tactics

March 23, 2008

The experiments evaluated the use of positive-pressure ventilation fans, wind control devices, and hose streams to control or suppress deadly heat and smoke from wind-driven flames, as this NIST photo shows.

Firefighter Autopsy Protocol Updated to Aid Prevention

March 23, 2008

The U.S. Fire Administration has issued an updated edition of the Firefighter Autopsy Protocol manual. Extensively revised since the original 1994 edition, the manual addresses additional areas related to the conduct of autopsies; it also considers emerging issues and new technologies.

NFPA Report: Cooking is Leading Cause of Home Fires

March 21, 2008

Cooking was involved in an estimated 146,400 home structure fires in the United States in 2005, according to the new report. Cooking fires accounted for 40 percent of the home structure fires in 2005, resulting in 480 deaths, 4,690 injuries, and $876 million in direct property damage.

Federal Spending on WTC Responders' Treatment: $261 Million Plus

March 13, 2008

This week's GAO report says NIOSH is estimating the costs it oversees correctly for FY2008 because the estimates are based on actual experience, not predicted care.

USFA, IAFF Update Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Manual

March 13, 2008

The revised manual examines critical topics related to operational issues and addresses ways to better protect firefighters and other emergency responders through the use of proper protective clothing and improved tactical procedures.

New Chief Starts Monday at Fireman's Fund Insurance

March 12, 2008

President/CEO Michael LaRocco moves to the $6 billion property and casualty insurer from Safeco.

Bid to Force OSHA's Hand on Combustible Dust Starts Tomorrow

March 11, 2008

Rep. John Barrow, whose district includes the Imperial Sugar plant, is a sponsor of H.R. 5522, which would require interim and final dust standards and revision of the HazCom standard.

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