Fire News
Consumer Alert: Fire Hazard with Remote-Controlled Helicopters and Airplanes
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 23:23
Playing with remote-controlled helicopters and airplanes can be fun, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is concerned about an emerging fire hazard from the battery technology being used with these toys. CPSC is urging consumers to follow manufacturer's instructions when charging toys that contain rechargeable lithium batteries.
Cancer in the Fire Service: Fact or Fiction?
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:51U.S. Relief Workers in Haiti at Risk of Contracting Malaria
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 17:45
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, laboratories confirmed 11 cases of malaria in the six weeks following the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti. Patients included seven U.S. emergency responders, three Haitian residents and one U.S. traveler. Of the seven emergency responders, six were U.S. military personnel.
Coffee Break Training: Part 1: Special Sprinklers
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 12:26
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to explain the defining characteristics of "special sprinklers." (PDF, 195 Kb)
Women's History Month: A Salute to Women in the Fire Service
Fri, 03/05/2010 - 13:47
U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran recognizes the contributions of women serving their communities through the American Fire Service.
Critical Infrastructure Protection Infogram Headlines
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 20:06
Headlines: HazMat Survival Tips, Solar Storms: Potential for Chaos, Status of the H1N1 Pandemic, Coffee Break Training, Clarification: Use of Cyanide Antidote Kit
IFRM, Rosenbauer Collect Donations for Chile
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 18:16Energy-Efficient N.M. Station Boosts Response, Morale
Thu, 03/04/2010 - 18:00New Report: Winter Residential Building Fires
Tue, 03/02/2010 - 16:47
This topical report examines the causes and characteristics of winter residential building fires and shows the importance of family preparedness to fire safety.
Coffee Break Training: Portable Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing
Tue, 03/02/2010 - 13:30
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify the frequency of periodic hydrostatic testing for portable fire extinguishers. (PDF, 200 Kb)
Focus on Fire Safety: Appliance Fires
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 18:11
Most homes have a multitude of electrical appliances ranging from small kitchen items such as toasters and microwaves to major appliances like clothes dryers and dishwashers. While appliances make our lives much easier, they also pose significant risks - including fire - if not maintained properly. Appliance fire safety is a matter of keeping your appliances in good working order, as well as using them as they were intended. The average homeowner has several thousand dollars invested in appliances. To protect your investment and to avoid the potential risk of fire, find out what to check for to ensure your appliances don't put you or your family at risk.
Critical Infrastructure Protection Infogram Headlines
Thu, 02/25/2010 - 19:27
Headlines: ESS "Struck-by" Incidents, "Rules for Survival", New Dangers for First Responders, Highway-Borne HazMat a Potential Target,
LAFD Deploys Vehicle Locator
Wed, 02/24/2010 - 22:11Coffee Break Training: Sprinkler Temperature Ratings
Tue, 02/23/2010 - 13:24
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify by color-code the temperature ratings of various automatic sprinklers. (PDF, 202 Kb)
Foam Academy Opens in Arizona
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 21:37Critical Infrastructure Protection Infogram Headlines
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:57
Headlines: 2010 Wildland-Urban Interface, Emergency Response Resources, NFPA 1600 (2010 Edition), DHS communications Training