OSHA plans major update to Fire Brigade standards. Why emergency officials are nervous
Critics warn OSHA's Emergency Response proposal is too sweeping, costly and could force volunteer fire departments out of ...
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IL agencies remind residents of smoke/CO alarm tips as Daylight Saving Time ends
Over the last 10 years, an average of 20 people died in Illinois annually from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. The ...
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Residents Reminded To Test, Inspect and Replace Broken or Expired Smoke/CO Alarms As Daylight Saving Time Ends
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) remind residents to ...
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The cheese stands alone: Green Bay approves its first utility-scale battery energy storage system
The City of Green Bay has authorized land to be used for a proposed 200-megawatt, 800-megawatt-hour battery energy storage ...
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State officials urge inspection of smoke and carbon dioxide detectors as daylight savings time ends
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) remind residents to ...
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Charging phone blamed for Butler County fire, prompting warning from first responders
Charging Phone Causes Bedroom Fire At approximately 1:20 am today, AAFD ... to please follow the advice of the manufacturer, the NFPA, and us; DO NOT LEAVE ANY CHARGING ELECTRONICS ON ANY SOFT ...
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Henderson voters to decide on city tax initiative aiming to reduce fire, EMS response times
The annual average fire response time was 9 minutes and 20 seconds. The NFPA recommends a fire response time of 6 minutes and 24 seconds. Fire Chief Scott Vivier, while newly sworn in as the city ...
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Apparatus Showcase 2024
Manufacturers display the latest and greatest in fire-rescue and EMS apparatus and boats. Dispatched at 12:30 a.m., Hamilton ...
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Textiles combat noise pollution
As awareness increases of the toll noise can take on physical and mental health, interest is turning to acoustic and ...
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Voters in Mt. Hope, Funks Grove asked to approve referendum for Fire Protection, Ambulance
"(That) 15- to 20-minute drive time is life or death," he ... That report also references code NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, from the National Fire Protection Association ...
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18 Common Electrical Terms You Should Know
Electricians know these electrical terms and you should too, especially if you plan to save money by doing basic electrical ...
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Wiring a Switch and Outlet the Safe and Easy Way
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), about 2,400 children are injured every year ... Grab some tape ...