Federal grant will provide 'total technology upgrade' for St. Louis Fire Department
$789,000 grant will put sophisticated computers in fire department vehicles.
Fire Department Employee Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribes From Day Care Centers
Carlos Montoya, who was responsible for certifying that day care centers complied with fire safety standards, is one of six city employees to plead guilty in the scheme so far.
Konica Minolta Printers, HP Fax Machines Recalled Due to Fire and Hazards
On February 2, 2012, the U.S.
Fire department logs over 120K miles, 2K emergency calls in ’11
The Chillicothe Fire Department reports that they traveled 120,771 miles in 2011, responding to 2,109 total emergency medical service and fire calls.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Announces Three Product Recalls Due to Fire Hazard
On February 1, 2012, the CPSC announced recalls for the following products due to potential fire hazard: hurricane style lights sold at Christmas Tree Shops, holiday-themed tea light candle warmers sold at Christmas Tree Shops, and Lush Life power strips sold at The Container Store.
New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Releases Firefighter Injury Report Related to Catastrophic Failure of Large Diameter Hose Appliance
While participating in a training drill, a New Jersey firefighter was injured when a sand cast aluminum large diameter hose appliance catastrophically failed.
Detroit Fire Department expands program offering free winter fire safety home inspections
The Detroit Fire Department is expanding a program offering free winter fire safety home inspections and smoke alarm installation in response to the annual seasonal uptick of winter house fires.
Sub shop donates to fire department
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarding much needed equipment to the Blue Ash Fire Department. Otherwise unavailable due to budget constraints, the department benefits with a live fire extinguisher training system, worth $10,247.
Township fire department wins state safety grant
A central Ohio fire department was one of four recipients of safety-intervention grants awarded by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in December.