2008 Fire Prevention Week
Your home should be a safe haven. But do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is...
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Monthly Archive
September 2008
September 29, 2008
September 27, 2008
September 24, 2008
Responding to Ethanol Incidents
USFA announces the availability of a CD-ROM training package for Responding to Ethanol Incidents. A cooperative effort between USFA and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, with assistance from the Ethanol Emergency Response Coalition, this training addresses the needs of emergency responders when faced with incidents involving ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels.
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During and After a Disaster: Portable Generator Hazards
Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they can be hazardous. The primary hazards to avoid when using them are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock or electrocution, and fire.
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September 21, 2008
Nor’ Easter At It Again
Engine 9 arrived on scene with smoke showing, with the transmission of
working fire made second later. A line was stretched,...
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