Konica Minolta Printers, HP Fax Machines Recalled Due to Fire and Hazards
On February 2, 2012, the U.S.
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.
#FI-2012-2 Proper Handling and Processing of Digital Evidence
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify the proper handling procedures for digital evidence to avoid potential damage or destruction of critical data.
Investigation Into Post-Crash Fire Risk of Chevy Volts Concludes No Discernible Defect Trend Exists
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed its safety defect investigation into the potential risk of fire in Chevy Volts that have been involved in a serious crash. Opened on November 25, the agency’s investigation has concluded that no discernible defect trend exists and that the vehicle modifications recently developed by General Motors reduce the potential for battery intrusion resulting from side impacts.
#FP-2012-3 Inspection Techniques: Spray Booth Exhaust Ducts
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to describe the construction requirements for spray booth exhaust ducts. (PDF, 406 Kb)
Carruth Candleholder Collection Tea Light Candles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the Carruth Candleholder Collection sets. The Carruth candleholder sets are resin votive candle holders with a glass insert that holds a tea light
Ford Recalls 245,000 2001-2002 Escape SUVs Due to Potential Fire Hazard
Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 22, 1999 through July 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector.
Chief’s Corner: Firefighter Health and Wellness Resolutions for the New Year
U.S. Fire Administrator Ernie Mitchell encourages fire departments to provide physical exams and implement a comprehensive fitness program this New Year.
Application Procedures Announced for the 2012 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program
Application procedures have been announced for the 2012 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program. The program is once again sponsored through a partnership between the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), /International Fire Service Training Association/Fire Protection Publications (IFSTA/FPP), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the U.S.