October 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week, a time to recognize what we should be doing every day to keep ourselves and our families safe at home. From emergency plans to smoke alarms, this week serves as a ...

The families tend to consider fire safety only after it happened or took place somewhere they know about in the news. Yet, a fire could ignite rapidly and extend much faster than many individuals ...

The Minnesota Health Department offers a free, downloadable sample fire safety plan for healthcare organizations. The six-page form allows healthcare providers to specify its purpose for a fire safety ...

CADILLAC — According to Michigan Fatal Fire Statistics, 125 people died in fires last year. Fire deaths also increased by 4% between 2017 and 2022. October is Fire Safety Month, and the most important ...

This section contains general emergency response procedures to be followed in the absence of department- or facility-specific procedures. The supervisor or person responsible for the area where an ...

Fire emergencies can strike without warning, especially on a hot-work jobsite. Job sites often contain flammable materials such as wood framing, insulation, adhesives, fuels, chemicals, plastics, and ...

Fires are usually unexpected and can be devastating. For your asphalt plant, it is essential to have a fire safety plan in place. A comprehensive plan not only provides information regarding the ...

If fire or smoke is discovered, proceed immediately to exit and pull manual fire alarm. Notify campus police (public safety) by dialing ext. 6-3333. Tell the dispatcher clearly and precisely: “There ...

Fire protection methods continue to evolve alongside improvements in alarm systems, detection technology, and suppression equipment. Even with these advancements, certain situations still require ...

In the wake of the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, Hawaiian Electric released on Monday a three-year fire-safety plan detailing how the company will reduce the chances of electric infrastructure causing a fire ...

A group of about 500 Berkeley residents who call themselves "The Alliance for Practical Fire Safety" has been pushing back on the effort to create a 5-foot barrier around their homes, known as Zone 0.