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'Resources were protected': Salem firefighters respond to blaze at Oregon State Fire Marshal warehouse

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Salem Fire Department said they helped protect millions of dollars' worth of equipment and infrastructure when they put out a fire at the Oregon State F...

Fire safety codes in modern buildings

Fire safety is not just about installing alarms or extinguishers — it is about a well-designed system that protects lives from the moment a fire starts until everyone evacuates saf...

Audit identifies inadequacies in fire marshal inspections

Read ArticleState fire marshal inspectors don't always consistently apply and enforce fire codes for residential and childcare facilities in Kansas, state auditors report. State au...

Fire marshal investigating kitchen fire in Centre Co.

Emergency crews in Centre County battled a fire that broke out at a home in Patton Township, Centre County, Saturday evening.According to the Alpha Fire Company

Hong Kong auditor takes aim at fire services over delayed safety hazard prosecutions

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has yet to launch prosecutions in 34 cases involving mini-storage premises that failed to comply with safety hazard orders, including sites fir...

Report on Pa. FF's mayday, fall highlights importance of survival training and inspections

A NIOSH investigation into a boarding house fire shows why departments must train for emergency egress and competing strategies

Fire Extinguisher Inspection - Safety Starts with Readiness

 Fire Extinguisher Inspection - Safety Starts with Readiness Regular inspection of fire extinguishers is a critical part of our workplace safety program. A fire extinguisher can on...

Be Bear Wise — Know Who to Call

Local fire agencies partner to give safety advice ahead of wildfire season

A wildfire preparedness meeting on Monday, May 18, will teach people how to clear space outside their homes to reduce fire risk and keep up with information during an emergency. Fi...

Vacant Sawmill Fire Battled by Crews in Port Alberni, BC

"Certainly, being an old industrial site there’d be some wood in there that would be saturated with oil over the years," Port Alberni Fire Chief Mike Owens said.

Fireworks stand catches on fire in Highlands, fire marshal's office says

The fire marshal's office said the initial investigation indicates that the fire was accidental after welders were working on the stand and sparked the flame.

Fire services to be ‘gatekeepers’ for safety, Hong Kong security chief vows

Hong Kong’s security chief has reaffirmed that fire services will act as the gatekeeper for safety after a legal vacuum was exposed during an inquiry into the city’s deadliest blaz...

Fire Contained at Warehouse in Industrial Area, Authorities Confirm No Casualties

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has confirmed that Civil Defence teams have brought a warehouse fire in the Industrial Area under control, with no casualties reported. In a statemen...

Fire Contained at Warehouse in Aba Saleel, Authorities Confirm No Casualties

A warehouse fire in the Aba Saleel area has been brought under control by Civil Defence teams, with no injuries reported. The Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced via its official...

Donald Street building fire was set intentionally, investigator testifies at murder trial

The blaze at 1244 Donald St. on May 2, 2024, killed a three-year-old girl and severely injured her mother and five-year-old sister.

Early season wildfires in Maritime provinces has officials urging caution

Weekend wildfires in both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have officials urging caution. 

Report details Pa. FF's mayday and fall from ladder during boarding house blaze

An investigation found missed inspections, code violations and communication breakdowns contributed to a near-fatal rescue during a fast-moving Easton fire

Mold, other health violations found at Decatur Township Fire Department

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Marion County Public Health Department has issued several health violations against the Decatur Township Fire Department following a recent inspection. Accoridn...

New Hampshire Firefighter Admits to Setting Fires in Rockingham County

The New Hampshire state fire marshal's office is working to have Austen Cooper's firefighting certifications revoked.

Health code violations found at Decatur Township Fire Department

The Marion County Public Health Department has issued a notice of violation to the Decatur Township trustee after inspectors found mold inside the fire department.

Mount Dora, FL, Firefighters Train for Vehicle Fires in Parking Garages

“We’re looking at different tactics if we were to have a vehicle fire inside the parking deck," Mount Dora Fire Chief Joseph Hightower said.

Texas Adopts First-of-Its-Kind Firefighter Safety Training Requirement

New standard requires regulated Texas fire service personnel to complete the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Courage to Be Safe program every five years

MFD responds to AC fire at Moro Street apartment building, aggravated arson to blame

Crews from the Manhattan Fire Department responded Monday afternoon to six air conditioning units set on fire in apartments at 815 Moro St, prompting an aggravated arson report wit...

Civil Defence Responds to Warehouse Fire in Industrial Area, No Injuries Reported

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) stated on its X account that Civil Defence teams responded to a warehouse fire in the Industrial Area on 21 April, with no injuries reported. [...] T...