High tech fire prevention
A Kelowna tech company has launched a new product that can help prevent kitchen fires.
Firefighters battle to change narrative around PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder is a dangerous aspect of the job for firefighters. But until recently, it was rarely talked about. “You always thought you had be to macho and not accept any responsibility for what is going on in your mind,” said City of Nanaimo firefighter Captain Mike Rispin.
Apple patents smart smoke detection system for iPhone
According to a patent granted to Apple iPhones, iPads and other branded equipment could one day sport onboard smoke detection hardware to alert users, and interested parties, of a potentially dangerous situation. Apple’s patent sounds a lot like similar network-connected products. However, the solution described by Apple offers a number of benefits over today’s fixed location setups. Click Click here to read more.
Food truck fire safety hazards remain a concern
The popularity of food trucks over recent years hasn’t waned, likely due to their mobility and trendy menu items. As the food truck industry grows, so do the fire risks. The International Association of Fire Chiefs partnered with FEMA to present a webinar on Fire/Life Safety Considerations for Street Vendors,Fairs and Festivals, in which much of the focus was on food trucks. Click Click here to read more.
How firefighters can embrace fire prevention
In general, fire prevention is not a coveted assignment. Although some departments do a better job integrating prevention and community education than others, there is still an overall perception that prevention lies outside the “core” duties of a firefighter. The tasks associated with prevention are considered less exciting, require less work and bravery, and are simply less important than responding to fires, traffic collisions and other emergency calls. Increasing respect for and involvement in fire prevention involves cultural change. Click Click here to read more.
Fire chief believes photoelectric technology saved couple
A pregnant woman and her husband are alive today “simply because they had the right kind of smoke detector in their home,” Fire Chief Frank Zugan said. Zugan said the home was fully engulfed when the fire department arrived, three minutes after a call. The family would likely have died had they not been awakened by the photoelectric smoke detector on the first floor. The ionization detector outside the couple’s bedroom door did not go off. Click Click here to read more.
Paramedics, firefighters at odds over symptom relief meds
A battle over whether Ontario’s firefighters should be able to administer six “symptom relief” medications – including aspirin – is heating up across the province. Earlier this year, the Ontario Fire Fighters Association sent a discussion paper to the province urging the creation of a new position called “fire-medics” – essentially firefighters with additional paramedic training.
Premier offers up cash to reduce wildfire risks to communities
To reduce the wildfire risk to communities, Premier Christy Clark announced a top-up of $10 million to the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative and tasked the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resouce Operations to look at ways to reduce wildfire risk through on-the-ground operations. The program is intended to help local governments and First Nations significantly reduce wildfire risks around their communities. Click Click here to read more.
World’s highest pumping capacity fire engine
Ferrara Fire Apparatus has unveiled the Inundator Super Pumper, a Guinness World Record titleholder for the highest pumping capacity fire engine. The pump is a whopping four times the size of a regular fire truck pump. It debuted in June at Interschutz 2015, an international fire and disaster relief exhibition in Germany. Click Click here to read more.
Airbnb: where does fire safety come into play?
Airbnb, a peer-to-peer site which matches those with accommodation to let with holiday makers and business travellers, has a network of close to 1 million properties across 190 countries. Whether you are looking for a single room for the night or a six bedroom villa for a week, Airbnb can offer affordable accommodation. However, how safe is it? Click Click here to read more.