Posted: Apr 24, 2024
Children can be naturally curious about flames and fire, especially when they are associated with celebrations, such as birthday candles or fireworks; however, teaching fire safety is important.
According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, 68 fires in Washington were attributed to “playing with a heat source” in 2022.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 8:11:00 PM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV FOX 28 Spokane
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Posted: Apr 24, 2024
Black smoke billowing from the cold storage warehouse fire in Finley over the weekend carried burning plastic and other potentially toxic building materials into the air, including anhydrous ammonia.
About 14,000 pounds of ammonia, which was used as a refrigerant at the frozen vegetable warehouse, was lost in the fire, the Washington Department of Ecology confirmed Tuesday to the Tri-Cities Herald.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Yahoo! News
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Posted: Apr 24, 2024
VIDEO: Walk through most northern Michigan fire departments and you are bound to see a variety of trucks and vehicles they use to respond to emergencies.
But one local fire department has a new addition unlike any other department around. "It's different every day. I get to meet different people every day.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPBN-TV NBC 7 Traverse City
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Posted: Apr 24, 2024
In a new partnership allowing firefighters to perform whole blood transfusions in the field, Colorado Springs firefighters predict they will be able to save more lives while out on calls.
The partnership is with UCHealth. It gives firefighters the equipment they need to be able to give whole blood to patients suffering from blood loss while in the field.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KKTV CBS 11 Colorado Springs
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Posted: Apr 24, 2024
According to Rochester firefighter and paramedic Mark Lawrence, having a good sense of humor is “almost a prerequisite” in his field of work.
On Friday, May 17, Lawrence’s sense of humor, which he described as “absurd,” could help him take home a $5,000 prize.
Lawrence will compete against five other New England firefighters in a stand-up comedy competition put on by the International Association of Fire Fighters.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Sippican Week
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