Monthly Archives: July 2006

USFA’s National Fire Data Center Releases Findings on Candle Fires in Structural Residences

July 20, 2006 – 5:00 pm

EMMITSBURG, MD. - Acting United States Fire Administrator Charlie Dickinson announced today the completion of a report on candle fires in residential structures. Candles are responsible for an estimated 23,600 residential structure fires each year and cause 1,525 civilian injuries, 165 fatalities, and $390 million in direct property loss.
Original post by U.S. Fire Administration [...]

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USFA Releases Report on Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2005

July 19, 2006 – 2:00 pm

EMMITSBURG, MD. - With deep regret, the United States Fire Administration announced today that 115 onduty firefighter fatalities occurred in the United States in 2005, plus four additional fatalities resulting from injuries sustained while on duty from previous years.
Original post by U.S. Fire Administration and software by Elliott Back

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Happy Fourth of July!

July 4, 2006 – 1:00 am

Play it safe this 4th; if you're cooking over a camp fire or playing with fireworks,  keep a fire extinguisher handy. 
Original post by admin and software by Elliott Back

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Fire Chief Says Electronic Extinguisher Monitoring is “Improved reliability and added safety”

July 1, 2006 – 6:53 pm

i.e. - not a bad thing.  Electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers; a good thing according to Fire Chief:
According to the NFPA, electronically monitored fire extinguishers allowed under their codes must include the ability to assess proper location, access without obstruction and pressurization. In addition, the system must provide record-keeping in the form of an electronic [...]

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