What do you with those specialty calls that involve things like technical rescues or wide-area searches? You call a State Emergency Response Team. Jim Smith and Tom McDonough tell you all about them, focusing on Hazardous Materials Response Teams, in this article.
With our emphasis on response, the U.S. trails most other developed nations in fire prevention. In this article, Bob Reif wonders what it would be like if we shifted our focus to stopping fires before they start.
We’re determined to reduce smoking-related fire deaths, but we can’t do it alone. Jen Longaecker’s article will tell you how to use social media to help change smoker behavior and save lives.
Many parts of the fire and building codes exist because of a previous loss of life. The Von Duprin device is no exception. Tom Jenson tells the story in this article.
There are so many smoke and CO alarms on the market now. Kathi Osmonson gives a refresher in this article to make sure you know what to tell your family, friends and that stranger who asks at the supermarket.
