The PASS acronym is one of the easiest and most popular acronyms that can help you remember how to operate a fire extinguisher. Most fire and safety training professionals teach it specifically ...

In order for a fire to sustain itself, it needs three things: fuel, heat, and oxygen, with the disruption of just one of those causing the fire to extinguish. Water, sand, and carbon dioxide-based ...

An appropriate fire extinguisher must be readily available in the work area where pyrophoric chemicals are used. An ABC (standard dry powder) extinguisher is required when using pyrophoric chemicals ...

Visit the online EH&S Training Calendar to learn more about fire extinguisher training opportunities or contact Brock Young in EH&S at (775) 327-5058. Individuals who are expected to use a fire ...

PORT TOWNSEND — East Jefferson Fire Rescue provided fire preparedness training earlier this summer for employees at the Rose Theater in Port Townsend. The next day, a popcorn machine caught on fire.

Fall is a good time to prepare for winter and ensure that home heating systems are ready and safe for the occupants. Bryan Phelps, chief of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, has seen the ...

In order for a fire to sustain itself, it needs three things: fuel, heat, and oxygen, with the disruption of just one of those causing the fire to extinguish. Water, sand, and carbon dioxide-based ...

According to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts of the Lexington Fire Department (LFD), crews were dispatched just before 9:10 p.m ...

State officials said the time to evacuate has now passed, but urge residents to take the system seriously and have a plan to ...

A fire can give off incredible amounts of heat. A room fire can range from 100 degrees at floor level to 1,200 or more degrees at the ceiling. Skin can burn with permanent injuries at 160 degrees. The ...

To counter, we suggest being prepared beforehand and as a safety measure invest in a good fire extinguisher. A fire extinguisher in your car will help you prevent a fire hazard even before the ...

People are finally putting the pieces together. Turns out, the beloved building brick brand Lego takes its name from a charming, simple phrase that’s often used in the toy’s home country of ...