United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

The Underwriters Laboratory label must be checked before stringing lights and other decorations It is important to read the safety, use and care instructions of electrical holiday decorations currently on the market. With the holiday season under way, Detroit Edison reminds customers that a quick check of electric lights and decorations before installation can provide peace of mind and a safe holiday season. "Safety should be the first priority when installing holiday lights...

PPL Electric has provided tips and measures that should be taken for safe and secure winter holidays Statistics show incidents of home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during the winter holidays. As colder weather and seasonal activities increase demand for electric service, a few extra steps can help make ensure this festive season can be safe and less costly around the home. PPL Electric Utilities offers tips for bargain hunters and those who love da...

Firewise communities is intended to create an awareness of safety measures against wildfires Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program now boasts member communities in 40 states. The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA's) Firewise Communities program reached a milestone in announcing its 600th community, Elk Falls Ranch near Conifer, Colorado. In total, 643 communities have committed to taking sustained action to improve their safety. Initiated in 2002 with...

MCS will serve security system for Memorial Hermann making hospital patients and the staff more secure  Large not-for-profit healthcare system Memorial Hermann opted MCS Fire & Security as their security systems integrator. MCS Fire & Security, a service and solutions provider in the commercial security and fire detection industry announced that it had been selected as the exclusive Security systems integrator for the Memorial Hermann, Memorial Cit...

$100 million hazard mitigation grant forwarded to the state’s Office of Community Development FEMA approved $100 million in hazard mitigation grant program to offer additonal funds to the state’s Office of Community Development. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it has approved an additional $100 million in hazard mitigation grant program funding to the state’s Office of Community Development. "The OCD program is one of the most ambitio...

Craig Fugate said the protection of families and homes depends on timely preparations done by people FEMA administrator Craig Fugate issued a statement on 29 November marking the end of the '2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season' on 30 November 2010. The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Craig Fugate, issued the following statement on the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The season began on June 1 and was the most active hurricane season since 2005, with...

During a fire disaster it might create problem for OCFA firefighters to reach the site for emergency help Thirty seven percent of OCFA firefighters list their primary residence outside of Orange County. If there's a major disaster, officials at the Orange County Fire Authority might have trouble getting all their firefighters to quickly return to their stations. That's because some active members of the department live in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Washington state (map). OC...

Lithium battery energy storage system will revolutionize the world of energy storage systems The Lithium battery packs from Enertek Solutions are not only suitable for solar, wind and telecommunications, but also police and fire emergency equipment energy storage systems. Enertek Solutions, Inc. announced the release of its newest Lithium battery energy-storage system. After extensive lab and field testing, the small-stage development company achieved the option of 12 v...

Proper planning is a must for severe winter which includes snow, sub freezing, strong winds or even solid ice FEMA recommends that people with special needs develop and stay in touch with a nearby network of assistance before winter storms or record cold move in. The onset of winter-like weather requires a resetting of the preparedness refresh button . Extreme cold and harsh winter storms can dramatically increase the daily hardships and day to day survival challenges fo...

TV news show CBS Sunday Morning highlighted the importance of the volunteer fire service NVFC Chairman featured in interview on CBS Sunday Morning TV news show. TV news show CBS Sunday Morning ran a story highlighting the importance of the volunteer fire service in United States. Newscaster, travel expert, and volunteer firefighter Peter Greenberg provided a glimpse into the noble and long-standing profession and how communities across the country relied on volunteer fi...

Celebrate holidays by following the fire safety tips for holiday decorations whether at home or outside Save yourself from winter fires by taking extra care of fire safety during the holiday decorations. December marks the beginning of the holiday season, which includes Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. The winter holidays and all of the wonderful activities that we associate with them - like decorating, cooking, parties, and war...

Boeing is developing minor design changes to power distribution panels on the 787 to ensure fire safety The design changes will improve the protection within the panel whereas the software changes will be implemented to improve fault protection. Boeing is developing minor design changes to power distribution panels on the 787 and updates to the systems software that manages and protects power distribution on the airplane. These changes come as the result of what has bee...

CAL Fire provides tips for safe cooking this holiday CAL FIRE encourages safe cooking this holiday. CAL FIRE warned residents about the many dangers that the holiday can pose. The end of the year for most Americans means preparing for feasts, festivities and fun throughout the holiday season. But each year that joy is marred by tragedy when accidents and fires cause injuries and even death. Thanksgiving remains the leading day for home cooking fires with 3 times as many cook...

Necessary and relevant measures have to be taken against harsh winters both inside and outside the house Melting snow can inflict significant damage to property, and winter storms are the third-largest cause of catastrophe losses. Many winter-related disasters can be prevented if you take a few simple steps to protect your home from freezing temperatures, snow and wind. With the weather still mild, autumn is the perfect time to winter-proof your home, according to the Insuran...

CertainTeed has made it easy for the people to lead a healthy pollution free life indoors keeping away harmful VOC CertainTeed's AirRenew features a wide range of performance and installation benefits. Recent testing of CertainTeed's AirRenew gypsum board demonstrates this ground-breaking new product's ability to improve indoor air quality (IAQ). AirRenew significantly reduces, for up to 75 years, harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that circulate indoors. The findings...

The Executive program will be held at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government Senior fire executives who are selected will be awarded fellowships to attend Harvard's annual program for senior executives in state and local government. Application procedures have been announced for the 2011 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program. The program is once again sponsored through a partnership between the IAFC, Fire Protection Publications/International Fire Service Training Associa...

Are new VA standards cause for alarm? Dr Steve Harrison, Product Engineering Manager at ASL Safety & Security, considers certification requirements in the voice alarm (VA) sector and how pending new standards will differ from predecessors. What's new, what should we be interested in, when are the implementation deadlines and what is the best route towards compliance?  With major new voice alarm standards set to come into operation in Britain in 2011 (British Standard...

Home heating systems are still a reason of home fires in US NFPA says: “basic safety precautions can minimize risk to associated fires.” As temperatures drop in the months ahead, home heating systems will soon kick into high gear. However, some of the heat sources that make us feel warm and toasty also represent a leading cause of U.S. home fires and fire fatalities. According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)’s latest U.S. home he...

Ten U.S Fire departments earned $10,000 each from Liberty Mutual Insurance Community residents rally to earn $10,000 grants for their local fire departments by committing to fire safety at Be Fire Smart. According to a recent survey by the National League of Cities, 14 percent of cities across the country cut police and fire-protection budgets in 2009, usually one of the biggest-ticket items for local governments, with many other cities expected to take similar measures throu...

U.S Navy awarded Raytheon Company for Aegis production The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Company $240 million for production and delivery of critical components of the Aegis weapons system for the Arleigh Burke class of destroyers. Under the contract, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) will provide production, engineering and support services for four ship sets of the AN/SPY-1D(V) transmitter group and MK99 Mod 8 Fire Control System. The radar and fire control system equi...

New smart phone application, NEC Changes, highlights changes between the 2008 NEC® and the 2011 NEC® National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched NEC 2011 with more than 500 updates and modifications, all accessible through smartphones, provided free of charge. With the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code® (NEC) now available, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched a new smart phone application, NEC Changes, whic...

Put a freeze on all fires this thanksgiving and celebrate the holidays safety As our nation comes together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its United States Fire Administration (USFA) would like to remind all residents to Put a Freeze on all Fires. According to data from the USFA, an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of...

FoxFury changes the name of its new Tactical from Tac-Fire and Tac-safety  to Tasker-Fire and Tasker-Safety New model with new names but same great FoxFury Lighting. FoxFury is changing the names of its Tactical, Tac-Fire and Tac-Safety headlamps and utility lights to Tasker, Tasker-Fire and Tasker-Safety, respectively. “These all-white and white-red LED headlamps and utility lights have found a home in a wide variety of professional and recreational applicat...

Fire Corps National Advisory Committee (NAC) met on November 8 in Greenbelt Fire Corps Director Sarah Lee updated the National Advisory Committee (NAC) on the progress of Fire Corps since the group's last meeting, including initiatives and resources. The Fire Corps National Advisory Committee (NAC) met on November 8 in Greenbelt, MD. The NAC, which is comprised of representatives from many national fire and emergency service organizations as well as other prominent leaders i...

FEMA financing will assist the Plaquemines Parish School Board in reconstruction Phoenix PK-12 School will be reconstructed at the original site of the destroyed school. A Plaquemines Parish school destroyed after Hurricane Katrina has broken ground to celebrate its reconstruction. Approximately $41.3 million in FEMA financing will assist the Plaquemines Parish School Board in rebuilding the Phoenix pre-K through 12 school in Braithwaite, La. Phoenix PK-12 School, recognized...

Chubb Fire Offshore services and maintains numerous fire extinguishers at the site for better fire safety Fire safety has been one of the primary considerations in planning a new construction. Chubb Fire Offshore is servicing and maintaining hundreds of fire extinguishers at one of the world's largest offshore wind farms, under construction off the Suffolk coast. Chubb is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. SSE is developing t...

Emergency responders at higher risk of MRSA says the study of University of Washington UW study reveals firefighters and equipment are bringing bacteria into stations and living areas. A University of Washington study found responders may be at a higher risk for carrying methicillian-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than the average person. Researchers conducted the first-ever environmental health study on MRSA in Northwest fire stations and on personnel to determine t...

Bexar County Emergency Scene Rehab may soon come to an end Bexar County Emergency Scene Rehab's director says expenses have put the group in the red. After 11 years of providing assistance to local firefighters, Bexar County Emergency Scene Rehab's service may soon come to an end. The group helps out the San Antonio Fire Department and many county departments by bringing out their bus, which is equipped with water, snacks, restrooms and first aid. "After Jan. 1, we will no...

Orange County and Laguna beach firefighters will benefit from the new grant for equipment New equipment will help firefighters better deal with situations that are already difficult and dangerous. In an effort to better serve the citizens of Orange County, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and the Laguna Beach Fire Department (LBFD) have received a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Traffic collisions are responsible for many injuries and fatalities in Oran...

The new FDNY vehicle apparatus allows members to train on a number of fire protection skills The apparatus allows members to train on a number of different skills, such as forcible entry, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and personal safety system (PSS).  The FDNY unveiled a state-of-the-art Mobile Training Vehicle (MTV-1) on Nov. 8, which was funded by the Staten Island Borough President's office. "This is a great new tool," Fire Commissioner Salvatore Ca...