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Getting Answers: air fryer recall and fire safety

Getting Answers: air fryer recall and fire safety

Two million air fryers are being recalled due to faulty wires causing them to catch fire. Even if your air fryer is not among them, there are still ways it can become a fire hazard. Western Mass News is getting answers from the West Springfield Police Department which...

Aspen-based company announces new biodegradable fire-resistant foam

Aspen-based company announces new biodegradable fire-resistant foam

AspenGlo, in partnership with Multi-Inc., developed a new biodegradable fire-resistant foam that recently received federal patenting. The foam is meant to be used as a protective measure, keeping homes and other structures safe from fire damage, according to a Kent...

CO AI Wildfire Detection Bill Gets Initial Approval

CO AI Wildfire Detection Bill Gets Initial Approval

A Colorado Senate committee on Thursday unanimously voted to move forward a bill to create a $2 million pilot program that would station cameras on mountaintops and use artificial intelligence to monitor the footage and help detect early signs of a wildfire. The bill...

Rethink Battle-Ready Intelligence

Rethink Battle-Ready Intelligence

Fire departments must rethink their current standard operating procedure and guidelines and perform a risk-based building analysis for firefighter safety, similar to a “Community Risk Reduction Plan” to reduce the fire and all-hazard threats pertaining to the...

FDNY Firefighter Suffers Fatal Injury While Preparing for Training

Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Firefighter William P. Moon II was critically injured earlier this week. This morning, it became clear that Firefighter Moon, a 21-year FDNY veteran, will not survive his critical injuries. His family has made the decision to donate...

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