Jun 08, 2008

Peabody, MA Fast Moving Blaze Acted ‘like a blow torch’ says Fire Chief

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By Bruno Matarazzo Jr. – The Salem News PEABODY — Within minutes of sparking, fire engulfed one building of a large apartment complex off Dearborn Road yesterday, destroyed the building within hours and displaced approximately 700 residents in the complex. [...]

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Jun 08, 2008

Fire Service – National Fire Incident Reporting System 5.0 Self-Study Course Available

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The U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Academy announce the availability of the new National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) 5.0 Self Study online course. Serving as an introduction to NFIRS 5.0, this self-study course provides an overview of [...]

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Jun 08, 2008

Massachusetts Fire Marshal Wants Code Changes on Fire Sprinklers

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By Christine McConville – Boston Herald In the wake of yet another massive blaze at an apartment complex, State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan is calling for changes to the state’s building code. Coan said earlier this week that he is [...]

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Jun 08, 2008

Fire Tragedy in Harvard

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By SARAH SUTSCHEK and CYNDI WYSS – Northwest Herald HARVARD – Jane Gasiorowski awoke Tuesday to her alarm at 4 a.m. and smelled smoke. When she opened her apartment door, she saw her neighbor across the hall, apologizing profusely. “The [...]

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Jun 07, 2008

South Carolina Weak Fire Sprinkler Bill Won’t Accomplish Much

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Greenville News The General Assembly has passed a fire sprinkler incentives bill, but it’s a weak one that’s not likely to expand the use of this valuable lifesaving equipment in buildings where they’re not required. This bill is yet another [...]

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Jun 06, 2008

Dartmouth, MA Gas Hoarding Eyed as Cause of Apartment Fire

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By Brian Boyd – SouthCoastToday.com DARTMOUTH — A couple tried to beat the high cost of gasoline by hoarding it in their apartment, but the plan backfired when fumes ignited, causing a fire that displaced residents from eight units in [...]

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Jun 05, 2008

June 2008 is Home Safety Month

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Ask Americans where they feel safest and most will say their own home. However, unintentional injuries in the home result in nearly 21 million medical visits on average each year. The Home Safety Council dedicates the month of June – [...]

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Jun 04, 2008

California Renters Have Beef With Fire Safety BBQ Ban

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By Lisa Fernandez – Mercury News David Farren loves to unwind by barbecuing on his third-story Campbell apartment balcony. Rib-eye steaks. Teriyaki chicken. Beef rubbed with olive oil and rosemary. But this age-old rite of outdoor cooking is under attack. [...]

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Jun 04, 2008

Life Saving Fire Sprinklers for UK Victorian Flat Conversion

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By Haydn Lewis – York Press A VICTORIAN flat conversion in York is the first of its kind in the city to be fitted with potentially life-saving sprinklers. The block of nine flats at 3, Wenlock Terrace, in Fulford, has [...]

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Jun 04, 2008

The Role of Furniture in Residential Fires

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OTTAWA, Jun 2, 2008 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) — — An engineering professor at Carleton University is conducting potentially lifesaving research by determining the role of flammable upholstered furniture in fires, thanks to a grant he received from Canada Mortgage [...]

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