New Lightweight Coating to Reduce Wood Flammability
Today, researchers will report on a new type of coating that could limit the flammability of wood used in construction, potentially providing more time to escape fires and also curbing their spread. Click here to read...
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. Click here to read...
Why drones can be deadly during fires
Local first responders are reminding residents about the consequences of flying drones during fires. Click here to read...
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. Click here to read...
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. Learning how to survive such emergencies is important for all people, but especially for our youngest citizens. Click here to read...
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 are part of his legacy. He will be greatly missed.
Bruce Morley Cousins
September 18, 1946 – March 15,2022.
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...
‘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...