Jun 08, 2008

Canada Province Changing Fire Code

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By Jordie Dwyer – Fort Record Years of work and lobbying by the province’s fire chiefs on changing the fire code has paid dividends. Following the fire that destroyed a large number of homes last July in Edmonton, the province [...]

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Jun 08, 2008

Albany, NY Fire Safety House Gets Financial Boost

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By Tom Caprood – The Troy Record ALBANY — Construction was able to resume on the “Ted Abriel Fire Safety House” Friday, located at 20 Odell St., which, when finished, is slated to become a model for future fire-safe home [...]

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Jun 08, 2008

Virginia Home Fire Protection – A Vital Step

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Leesburg Today In the wake of the Loudoun County fire and rescue system’s most tragic day in decades, Chief Pozzo moved quickly to take steps aimed at preventing similar situations in the future. The May 25 house fire near Leesburg [...]

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Jun 08, 2008

NYC Mayor Signs Legislation Aimed at Improving Public Safety

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By PETER N. SPENCER – Staten Island Advance STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With the city facing growing scrutiny over accidental deaths, Mayor Michael Bloomberg yesterday signed two new pieces of legislation aimed at improving public safety. One bill would require [...]

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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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