This weekend we will all be setting our clocks to Daylight Saving Time. The time change is a good reminder to check your smoke alarms. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Time to Check Your Smoke Alarms
Kevin Swan of the Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 in Beacon Falls, CT has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-03-10 00:00:00.0.
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Beacon Falls, CT
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to explain the defining characteristics of “special sprinklers.” (PDF, 195 Kb)
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Coffee Break Training: Part 1: Special Sprinklers
Gerard Marcheterre of the Borodino Fire Department in Skaneateles, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-03-06 00:00:00.0.
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Skaneateles, NY
Brian Rowe of the West Fork Volunteer Fire Department in West Fork, ME has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-03-05 00:00:00.0.
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: West Fork, ME
U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran recognizes the contributions of women serving their communities through the American Fire Service.
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Women’s History Month: A Salute to Women in the Fire Service
Brian P. Waynant, Sr. of the Wilmington Fire Department in Wilmington, DE has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-03-01 00:00:00.0.
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Wilmington, DE
This topical report examines the causes and characteristics of winter residential building fires and shows the importance of family preparedness to fire safety.
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New Report: Winter Residential Building Fires
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify the frequency of periodic hydrostatic testing for portable fire extinguishers. (PDF, 200 Kb)
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Coffee Break Training: Portable Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing
Most homes have a multitude of electrical appliances ranging from small kitchen items such as toasters and microwaves to major appliances like clothes dryers and dishwashers. While appliances make our lives much easier, they also pose significant risks – including fire – if not maintained properly. Appliance fire safety is a matter of keeping your appliances in good working order, as well as using them as they were intended. The average homeowner has several thousand dollars invested in appliances. To protect your investment and to avoid the potential risk of fire, find out what to check for to ensure your appliances don’t put you or your family at risk.
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Focus on Fire Safety: Appliance Fires
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