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Here's the scenario: A C-130 Transport plane crashes, breaks into two pieces and is on fire with people inside. The response tactics are next-level. This kind of fire is fed by jet fuel, and requires a special kind of foam to put it out. "It separates the fumes from the liquid. It pretty much extinguishes itself,” says Firefighter Adam DerepentignyFirefighters use this tactic when they first get to the scene to clear a rescue path for anyone trapped inside.

On Monday evening a cooking fire was controlled by a home fire sprinkler system. Ashland Fire & Rescue responded to the report of a structure fire in the 200 Block of West Hersey. The fire was found to be caused by a cooking fire. The resident reported that a fire erupted after placing potatoes in a pan of grease while making French fries. When the grease fire flashed, it activated the home fire sprinkler system which put the fire out. The smoke alarm…

STANISLAUS COUNTY -- How would you like paying $56 an hour for response services to your emergency, on top of $450 for each fire engine to show up to a fire or rescue? That is what residents in Riverbank, Oakdale and parts of Modesto are faced with. Most of us assume that fire protection is a basic service that is paid for through taxes.

General firefighting interventions means a high risk in procedures, behaviour, and personal protection equipment selection are crucial decisions for the prof...

A hazmat suit ( hazardous materials suit), also known as decontamination suit, is a piece of personal protective equipment that consists of an impermeable whole-body garment worn as protection against hazardous materials. Such suits are often combined with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to ensure a supply of breathable air. Hazmat suits are mostly used by firefighters , Emergency Medical Technicians , Paramedics , researchers, personnel responding…

Reduce the Risk of Electrical Fires With AFCIs December, January, and February are the leading months for home fires in the U.S., according to the National Fire Protection Association. One of the causes of these fires is electrical malfunction. The Safe Electricity program shares information on the warning signs of an electrical problem in your home and how adding arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) can help prevent…

ATLANTA – September is National Preparedness Month, and Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is encouraging Georgians to take the necessary steps to ensure protection for their family and property in the event of a disaster. The 2016 theme for National Preparedness Month is "Don't Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today." Georgians who develop an insurance plan can help make their recovery process a little easier with…

Here are some tips on what to do if you and your car are ever stranded on a water-covered road.

Draft of NFPA Guide on Confined Space Entry Now Available for Comment The Standards Council of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released a preliminary draft of NFPA 350, a 'non-mandatory' guide for confined space entry. It covers best practices that have helped organizations comply with regulatory standards over the last two decades. It also incorporates the NFPA's experience and expertise in hot work and…

A client sent a picture to me today that started me thinking about fire extinguishers. Most sunburns are fairly minor in nature, and may be treated with topical anesthetics, but more severe examples are possible, with blistering, and the subsequent risk of infection possible. Ultraviolet radiation is also strongly linked with chronic conditions such as skin cancer, cataracts, and macular degeneration, so do not ignore the…