Firefighter-backed fire safety essentials to have at home in case of emergency
Fire safety experts warn that you may have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home. It’s not often that one ...
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Ohio state fire marshal urges safe disposal of Christmas trees after holidays
According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 36% of Christmas tree fires nationwide occur in January. The state fire marshal warns that these fires can grow rapidly, release a ...
Space heaters cause 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths. Here's how to stay safe.
As wind chills dip into the teens in the coming days, Escambia County Fire Rescue offers these tips to stay safe.
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Are space heaters safe to use with extension cords or power strips?
According to the National Fire Protection Association, the months of December through February are peak months for fires related to heating your home. Space heaters account for a third of those fires.
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Changes to the National Electrical Code Will Enhance the Safety of Firefighters and the Public
National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) and the Big City Fire Working Group (BCF) have reached a major ...
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Escape through Time
Turnout gear took a great leap forward after World War II, when various organizations, foremost among them the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), began issuing standards. The NFPA 1971 ...
Video shows National Guard plane drop fire retardant on California wildfire
Video footage of fire containment efforts shows a California Air National Guard plane "dropping a line of fire retardant on the Palisades Fire." ...