The inside story of the Grenfell Tower fire
The Grenfell Tower fire was a fire like no other. The story has now been told from the point of view of those trapped in the fire and those who fought it.
Safety messages falling on deaf ears
Ontario fire officials are expressing frustration as recent fire fatalities show people are not getting the message that smoke alarms save lives.
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Dr. John DeHaan receives prestigious Rasbash Award
Dr. John DeHaan, author of Kirk’s Fire Investigation and noted fire investigator, received the Rasbash Award for his contribution to “Knowledge from Fire Investigation” from Martin Shipp, International President, International Institution of Fire Engineers, on July 11, 2017. Congratulations to Dr. DeHaan on receiving this prestigious award.
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Are Australian birds intentionally starting fires?
According to a recent research paper Australian raptors are intentionally spreading grass fires to flush out prey.
Natural Gas for Transportation for First Responders
Click here for an information sheet on natural gas transportation for first responders, courtesy of Fortis BC.
LNG Road Tanker Emergency Guideline
Click here for a guideline for LNG road tanker emergencies, courtesy of Fortis BC.
January in fire history – Rhoads Opera House fire
On the night of January 13, 1908 the Rhoads Opera House in Boyertown, Pennsylvania caught fire during a performance after a lamp was knocked over. One hundred and seventy-one people died in the ensuing conflagration.
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Tenants given online access to highrise fire inspection reports
Tenants of over 1,400 residential highrises in Toronto now have access to a searchable database that tells them when fire inspections were done, what violations were found and when they were resolved. The information includes information on closed inspections dated January 2017 onward.
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The numbers are in – BC’s record-setting fire season
After a record-setting wildfire season the BC Wildfire Service has tallied up the numbers, from kilometres burned (12,164) to people killed (0).