A quadruple tragedy that claimed the lives of four area young people elicited shock and sympathy from local officials, as well as calls for increased vigilance to prevent deadly carbon monoxide poisonings. “My heart goes out to these families,” said …
The Shreveport Fire Department and area volunteers are taking fire safety to the streets to help reduce fire-related injuries and deaths. On Saturday, KTBS-TV reports participants will canvass the streets of the Cedar Grove, La., neighborhood to install smoke alarms …
One morning in early December, Midland firefighter Mark Laux tucked himself into a corner of Helen Gibbons’ classroom with a red duffel bag and a couple of baskets. “Will you guys help me today?” he asked the throng of Adams …
Alabama’s state fire marshal says 69 people have died in fires in Alabama so far this year. Fire Marshal Ed Paulk says 28 of those deaths occurred in January. Gov. Robert Bentley has declared October as “Fire Prevention Month.” The …
A New Jersey resident’s attempt to get rid of bees sparked a house fire and left 10 firefighters with bee stings. The resident had dumped hot coals in the backyard of the Washington Township home in Mercer County to try …
The city of Utica, in New York, is getting $364,000 in federal funding for fire prevention. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say the money for the Utica Housing Authority will be used to increase smoke alarm inspections citywide and …
A new state requirement for the home building industry was published this week in Minnesota. It means a sprinkler system is required for new houses larger than 4,500 square feet beginning in January. Eden Prairie Fire Chief George Esbensen says …
A national campaign to promote fire safety on college campuses will make its first stop at Boston University. The campaign, called “The Alarming Truth,” includes a short film and seminars around the country to teach students about the leading causes …
A McAlester, Okla., firefighter is working hard to spread the word about fire safety. McAlester firefighter Robbie Rivers said it is part of an ongoing “Stop the Burn” campaign that was started in the area after a McAlester house fire …
According to the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System, in the past five years in Tennessee there have been 18 fires associated with medical oxygen equipment. Those fires caused seven fatalities, nine injuries, and more than $710,100 in property damage. Medical …