A recent hire at North Whidbey Fire and Rescue will ease chiefs’ workloads. On Feb. 24, the fire department’s board of commissioners unanimously authorized Fire Chief Chris Swiger to hire Ian Walton ...

OSHA requires that all employees be educated in the use of fire extinguishers every year, according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(g). The statute states "the employer shall provide an educational program to ...

When was the last time you were at a working structure fire? When was the last time you wore all of your bunker gear, including your SCBA? When was the last time you responded to a fire with more than ...

Public fire safety education and training are the keys to reducing the fire problem - and the fire death rate - in the United States. People die in building fires because of construction features, the ...

The vendors got to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire during a demonstration held by the GIFD during the training.

The training programme will complement classroom learning with practical simulations, enabling officers to respond more effectively to high-risk industrial situations ...

As Richard Tabb drove to work one summer morning, he had no idea the result of his hard work and dedication for the past 30 years would soon be destroyed. Around 5 p.m. that evening, his auto repair ...

The Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments’ shared plan to build a regional fire training tower is moving closer to reality ...

How many times have you heard the old adage of firefighting is an inherently dangerous and physically demanding business? The truth is firefighters face countless potentially life-threatening ...

October 5 - 11 is Fire Prevention Week! Read the new edition of Shop Talk (pdf) to learn more about lithium ion battery safety. At William & Mary, fire safety is practiced to reduce the destruction ...

SELMA, Texas – Selma Firefighters will no longer have to practice drills in the City Hall parking lot or drive an hour to the ...

Drexel Public Safety recognizes the importance of having a comprehensive and proactive fire safety program to identify and evaluate potential risks and then reduce or eliminate these risks. Drexel's ...