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Health Canada recalls cigarette over increased fire hazard
Health Canada is recalling more than 256,000 packages of cigarettes over “increased fire hazard” concerns.
Nova Scotia Firefighters School fined in death of Skyler Blackie
School admits it failed to perform routine inspections, will pay more than $100K in fines, bursaries
Hearing Held to Discuss Fire Safety Ahead of 4-Month Twin Parks Tragedy Anniversary
Several city council members held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss fire safety and what can be done to prevent another tragedy like the Twin Parks fire that killed 17 people.
REV Fire Group to Unveil Fully Electric Fire Truck at FDIC
Company will debut Vector, the first North American-style fully electric fire truck at the Indianapolis show.
New Lightweight Coating to Reduce Wood Flammability
Devastating residential blazes and wildfires take a terrible toll in terms of deaths and injuries, as well as property loss.
NFPA Rejects Proposed Fire Safety Rules for EV’s at Gas Stations
The proposals would have hindered gas stations and truck stops from adding more EV chargers.
Why drones can be deadly during fires
Local first responders are reminding residents about the consequences of flying drones during fires.
B.C. company uses satellite technology to map fires and floods
A B.C. company is using satellite technology and data from NASA to further explore the relationship between heat comes, fires, atmospheric rivers and floods in B.C. John Hua reports.
Immersive VR: Empowering kids to survive in fire, flood, and war
When you live in the driest State in the driest country in the world, bushfires are an unfortunate, and all-too-regular part of life.
We regret to share the passing of Bruce Morley Cousins.
We regret to share the passing of Bruce Morley Cousins. Bruce was a founding partner in FireWise and spent many years as the Regional Fire Commissioner for Northern British Columbia. His commitment to the fire service, his wonderful sense of humour, and his friendship...
NYC fire department gets two $75,000 robot dogs
The New York City Fire Department recently acquired two new dogs, but they’re not Dalmatians, KTLA sister station WPIX reports. Click here to read more.
‘It was avoidable’: New bills on fire safety, holding landlords accountable introduced following Twin Parks fire
Elected officials are introducing new legislation to strengthen fire safety laws after the Twin Parks fire that claimed the lives of dozens in the Bronx. Click here to read more.
Rising to the challenge of more frequent wildfires
Amy Gallagher reports on how aerial firefighters are rising to the challenge of increased wildland fires in the US by the introduction of innovative solutions and transforming military-grade aircraft into firefighting weapons. Click here to read more.
Firefighters say RCMP gunfire at N.S. fire hall caused lasting trauma
Greg Muise and Darrell Currie were inside Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade when 2 RCMP officers fired at it Click here to read more.
3G shutdown can impact fire alarms
As companies including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon shut down 3G networks this year, the Rochester Fire Department wants you to know that this could impact your fire alarm. Click here to read more.
New Eco-Friendly Coating to Make Building Materials Fire-Resistant
Catastrophic residential fires and wildfires have a significant impact in terms of fatalities and injuries, as well as loss of property. Click here to read more.
How evacuation technology can influence the brain in crisis mode
Crisis psychology refers to how we react in the event of a critical incident such as a fire, terrorist attack, or a natural disaster. Marc Gaunt, Category and Segment Marketing Manager UK&I at Eaton, gives readers an insight into how evacuation technology,...
Fire safety official admits tests showed cladding danger 15 years before Grenfell
A senior official has admitted the government knew 15 years before the Grenfell Tower disaster that plastic-filled cladding panels – which fuelled the fatal fire – burned “fast and fierce” and he believed they should not be used on tall buildings. Click here to read...
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