Following concerns about the rise of e-bike and e-scooter fires in the US, firefighters hosted a national event to raise awareness about the potential risks posed by lithium-ion batteries. Hosted by the Fire Department of New York in mid-September, the symposium was attended by 300 people from across North America, including the National Bicycle Dealers Association president Heather Mason.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: BikeBiz

September 24 marks a dark day for Sacramento. It was 50 years ago that 22 people died — 12 of them children — when a jet taking off from Sacramento Executive Airport overran the runway and slammed into Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour. Witness accounts indicate about 100 people were inside the popular eatery when the inexperienced pilot who had participated in the Golden West Sport Aviation Show changed their lives forever.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: UC Davis Health

An Oak Harbor resident has created a smartphone app that provides informational resources for homeowners in the case of a large natural disaster or other emergency. Andrew Leith is the founder of Dwell Secure, an app that stores information on how to manage things like gas, power and electrical issues in a home.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Whidbey News Times

This weekend, a surprising amount of arrests were made for arson and intentionally set fires - including one where investigators say a man tried to set a house on fire with his family and deputies inside. Public Information Officer Casey Schilperoort says he can't even count on one hand how many arson fires there has been since he's been with the Sheriff's Department.
- PUB DATE: 9/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

The Painesville Township Fire Department this year ordered of a new fire engine, renovated the fire station, helped residents with fire preparedness and addressed responders’ mental health, all while continuing to handle emergency calls, News-Herald.com reported.

Those were some of the highlights of a presentation a fire official gave to Painesville City Council earlier this month, reviewing the department’s 2022 activity. The official also looked ahead to the department’s plans for 2023, including potential purchases and grant opportunities, according to the report.

The official noted that the department purchased a new Sutphen Fire Engine this year, the report said. The order was completed in January with the engine itself expected to arrive by the end of September. He added that this will be 10 months for a process that usually takes 39 months. Because the department bought an engine that was used for demonstrations, it was also purchased at a savings, the report said.

The fire department also welcomed four new full-time firefighters March 1 at station No. 3.