National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health released a report following its investigation into the Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire that took place in June 2007, killing nine firefighters. The 107-page report details failures in the way the Charleston Fire Department attacked the fire, and also lists several recommendations for avoiding similar disaster in other departments.
For more information go to Fire Chief Magazine.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONCERNING LOCAL SCAMS THAT
COULD EFFECT LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Please read... Attorney General Richard Cordray
11/10/2009 13 hours ago Today, Release # 10-033 from the US Consumer
The recall notice reports that the stroller's hazardous hinge mechanism poses a risk for fingertip amputation and laceration to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller ~ not exactly what a mother wants or what a baby needs.
These popular and high-end priced strollers were available for purchase at Target and Babies "R" Us stores located in the Houston area, as well as other states nationwide. Consumers are advised to stop using the stroller and contact Maclaren for a free repair kit. For additional information, contact Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326
US Forest Service Firefighters from the Wayne National
Forest are working to put out a wildfire that's burned an estimated 70-acres...
Wildfire Burning in Lawrence County Ohio.
H.C.V.F.A. Meeting will be held at Jenera Fire Dept. November 10, 2009 1900hrs.
Emergency Runs for 2009:
1/12 Medical Assist TR 123 US 224 Heart Attack
1/17 Mutual Aid \McComb Structure Fire
1/17 Medical Assist US 224 SR 235 Accident
2/11 Utility Pole Fire SR 12
2/21 Possible Stroke Main St.
3/4 Non Injury crash TR 82
3/21 Trash Fire
3/23 Medical Assist 101 Walnut
3/24 Field Fire CR 86
3/24 Field Fire TWP 87
4/2 Field Fire Mutual Aid /W Liberty Twp.
4/12 180 Main St. Unresponsive Female
4/27 Field Fire TR 123
5/23 Mutual Aid Liberty Twp. Structure Fire
6/26 Mutual Aid Liverty Twp. Structurre Fire
6/27 Medical Assist CR 12
6/28 Medical Assist Brown St. Heart Attack
7/16 Medical Assist Main St. Female - Fell
7/18 Medical Assist Main St.
8/3 Medical Assist CR 96 Unresponsive Male
10/18 Field Fire TR 54
10/20 Open Burning Complaint Tawa Ridge
10/25 Field Fire TR 82
10/31 Medical Assist TR 123
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January 13McComb Fire | |||||||||||||
February 10 | Washington Twp. Fire | March 10 | Whirlpool Corp. | ||||||||||
April 7 | Liberty Twp. Fire |
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May 12 | Blanchard Twp. Fire | ||||||||||||
June 9 | Hanco EMS | ||||||||||||
July 14 | Vanlue Fire | ||||||||||||
August 11 | Allen Twp Fire | ||||||||||||
September 8 | Arlington Fire | ||||||||||||
October 13 | Union Twp.- Mt Cory Fire | ||||||||||||
November 10 | Jenera Fire | ||||||||||||
December 8 | Bluffton Fire | ||||||||||||
Your fire safety and prevention is important to us. So we would like to provide you with a few fire prevention tips. You should test all smoke detectors at least once a month by pushing and holding the test button. When you change your clocks in the spring and fall you should also replace the batteries in all of your smoke detectors. Also, it's a good idea to vacuum your detector, so that cobwebs and dust particles do not prevent the detector from working properly. If your smoke detectors are older than 10 years old, you need to replace them. Detectors only work properly for about ten years. Smoke detectors can be purchased from most hardware and general drug stores. If you live in Blanchard Township or the Village of Benton Ridge, you could qualify for a free smoke detector. You should have at least one smoke detector on every floor of your house. Also you should have a detector in the immediately adjacent area next to any bedroom or other sleeping quarters. Usually, you should place your smoke detectors on the ceiling or on the wall within one foot of the ceiling. Remember, always follow your manufacturer's directions. |
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