PG&E says its equipment probably ignited Camp fire
PG&E Corp. says its equipment probably ignited the Camp fire, the deadliest fire in California history. The utility has declared bankruptcy.
Kamloops Fire Rescue’s 911 system takes technological leap
Kamloops Fire Rescue is the first in the province to implement Next Generation 911, which could eventually allow residents to text or share photos or videos in an emergency situation.
Tragic Halifax fire could lead to new safety measures
Phil Rizcallah, director for construction research and development with the National Research Council of Canada, says the Halifax house fire that lead to the deaths of seven children could lead to changes to the national building code.
Edmonton homeowner gets $13,000 bill from fire department
Why firefighters carry toys in Nova Scotia fire trucks
Most Nova Scotia fire trucks carry stuffed animals with them to comfort and calm children in traumatic situations.
University installs tamper dye in residence fire alarm pull stations
Queen’s University Residence Sociey has added tamper dye to fire alarm pull stations in its residences to combat malicious fire alarms.
Creston Council receives Technical Building Advisory Committee recommendations
At a meeting held on January 22 Creston Council received recommendations from the Fire Hall Technical Building Advisory Committee, with Ernie Polsom of FireWise Consulting Ltd. presenting the update.
Polish officials shut down 13 escape rooms after teens die in fire
After five teenage girls died in a fire in a locked escape room Polish officials have shut down 13 escape rooms. The girls were the first known deaths in an escape room.
Boston’s vintage fire boxes still work
Boston has over 1,000 fire boxes from the mid-19th century that can still be used to summon the fire department today.