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Since 9/11, Most Americans Uncertain About Fire Safety in Tall Buildings

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

A nationwide survey conducted by Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) revealed that only 7% of Americans feel safer from fire in high-rise buildings since the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.

“Because most people will always remember the images of the World Trade Center Towers collapsing, it’s understandable only a small percentage of the population would feel safer in tall buildings,” said SPFE Engineering Program Manager, Chris Jelenewicz. “However, since 9/11, fire protection engineers have increased their scrutiny of extreme events and have significantly improved the science & technology that is needed to make high-rise buildings safer during emergencies.”

Fire protection engineers analyze buildings from the standpoint of how fires start and grow, and how they affect people and property. They work closely with other professionals, including architects, state and local building officials, and local fire departments to ensure safer high-rise buildings.

“With respect to fire, tall buildings have unique risks,” said Jelenewicz. “For example, fire department ladders cannot reach the upper floors of a high-rise building and it takes more time for people to evacuate during an emergency.”

As part of the World Trade Center Towers collapse investigation in 2005, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), recommended including fire protection engineers in building design teams in order to prevent future devastation, especially with high rise buildings. The report also recommended significant changes to the way tall buildings are constructed to make them more resistant to fire and more easily evacuated during emergencies. Many of these recommendations resulted in changes to the model building and fire codes.

Some of the changes to the way tall buildings are designed and constructed that have occurred since 9/11 include:

    Facilitating more efficient building evacuations
    Improvements in the marking of exits
    Protecting the integrity of stair and elevator enclosures
    Increasing the reliability of fire protection systems
    Improving the installation of structural fireproofing
    Facilitating improved emergency responder operations

“Although better building design and construction methods cannot stop determined terrorists, they can dramatically increase the number of lives saved in the event of an attack,” said Jelenewicz. “The changes to the way fire protection engineers design tall buildings have become the new norm in the construction industry and will certainly make our tall buildings safer.”

The SPFE survey was conducted online within the US in January, 2011 among 1,000 adults. Respondents for this survey were selected via a systematic random sample from among those who have agreed to participate in Synovate Panel surveys. The Synovate online panel is composed of over 840,000 adults who have been recruited to regularly participate in Synovate’s online surveys. Results were weighted by age, race/ethnicity, sex, and education, to reflect population proportions. The complete survey is available at http://www.sfpe.org/SFPETools/MediaPress.aspx.

What is a Fire Protection Engineer?

According to the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, a fire protection engineer applies science and engineering principles to protect people, homes, workplaces, the economy and the environment from the devastating effects of fires. Fire protection engineers analyze how buildings are used, how fires start and grow, and how fires affect people and property. They use the latest technologies to design systems to control fires, alert people to danger, and provide means for escape. Fire protection engineers also work closely with other professionals, including engineers of other disciplines, architects, state and local building officials, and local fire departments to build fire safe communities. Fire protection engineers are in high demand. The number of available jobs far exceeds the supply.

About Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Organized in 1950, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is the professional organization that represents engineers engaged in fire protection worldwide. Through its membership of over 5,000 professionals and 65 international chapters, SFPE advances the science and practice of fire protection engineering while maintaining a high ethical standard. SFPE and its members serve to make the world a safer place by reducing the burden of unwanted fire through the application of science and technology. To become a member, go to http://www.sfpe.org.

CONTACT:

Chris Jelenewicz

301.718.2910 (ext 108)

chris(at)sfpe(dot)org

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Question by piink318: What are the components of a fire extinguisher, how do they work to release water of foam?
What mechanics are inside a fire extinguisher, how do they work to release water or foam or any type of agent to smother or put out a fire? Inside the fire extinguisher, is water already in there? Is foam already in there? Do you have to refill a fire extinguisher with water or foam? Can you run out of water or foam while trying to put out a fire?

Best answer:

Answer by NavyNarc
There are several types of fire extinguishers.

Your basic CO2 fire extinguisher is filled with compressed CO2 gas, which is released as you trigger the extinguisher. The CO2 smothers the oxygen away from the flames to put out the fire. The cold form the CO2 decompressing also helps to remove some heat.

There is also a foam based fire extinguisher. The foam is essentially produced by mixing a soaping agent with water. A stand alone extiguisher of this type usually has the soap and water preset and pressurized to come out of the extinguisher. The water will remove heat from the fire, and the foam will act to block the oxygen from the fire. These types of extinguishers are most effective against oil based fires.

The last type of extinguisher is a type of dry chemical based extinguisher. These extinguishers will have the dry chemical in the cylinder and will often have a small canister of compressed CO2 on them. When the extinguisher is needed, the small canister is used to pressurize the dry chemical to force is out of the extinguisher.

In all cases, extinguishers will run out after use. In general an extinguisher will provide one to two minutes of fire fighting ability. Extinguishers can be recharged, but only by someone trained to do so. For more information, you cna probably contact your local fire department. Most store bought extinguishers are not rechargable, but will need replaced use.

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Question by Kathleen B: How do you start a fire at a beach fire ring?
My friend and I are throwing a party at the beach and we are having smores at a nearby fire ring. I’ve never started a fire before. So what materials do I need and how do I do it, and where can I purchase the materials? People have been telling me to use “fire starter” logs. Please give me info. THE PARTY IS THIS WEDNESDAY!! (the 20th)

Best answer:

Answer by Joe L
Put down the logs, then cover them with liquid such as lighter fluid or gasoline. Light a newspaper and touch it to the gas.

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Fire Blanket – Used In Europe For Decades – Enters the US With More Effective Way to Extinguish Kitchen Fires

Haines City, FL (PRWEB) June 23, 2009

The Fire Blanket Corporation, distributors of the only ASTM Certified Domestic Fire Blanket – a fire suppression device that has been a staple in most European homes, is now available for the U.S. consumer market. Fire Blanket represents a new and cleaner way to put out kitchen fires.

To see the new Fire Blanket and learn more visit http://www.fbdusa.com

According to an August 2008 report from the National Fire Protection Association, Fire Loss In

The United States 2007:

US Fire Departments responded to an estimated 1.5 million fires in 2007, which resulted in 3,430 civilian fire fatalities.
There were 414,000 fires, or 78 percent of all structure fires, occurred in residential properties.
There were 17,675 civilian fire injuries resulting in an estimated $ 14.6 billion in direct property loss in 2007.
A civilian fire death is reported every 153 minutes and a civilian fire injury every 30 minutes.

Ease of Use Saves Valuable Time Reduces Loss of Property

Easy fire suppression solutions exist and, in fact, have been in use in Europe for years. One such solution is The Fire Blanket, a unique and easy to use product. While many homes may have a fire extinguisher, they are often hidden away, heavy, difficult to use, require training and maintenance.

The Fire Blanket is, by contrast, on view, lightweight, easy to deploy and requires no training or maintenance.

“There really is no training required,” said Declan Bulger, president of Fire Blanket Corporation. “Simply pull down the tabs, remove the blanket and calmly place over the cooking fire.

The Fire Blanket is easily mounted in the kitchen near the stove, quickly deployed, and with little effort placed over the fire to suppress it, leaving no additional mess to clean up.

According to the August 2007 FEMA U.S Fire Administration – Behavioral Mitigation of Cooking Fires report: “Cooking equipment, most often a range or stovetop, is the leading cause of reported home fires and home injuries.”

Fire Blanket is well suited for more than just use in the kitchen. The company also recommends the product for dorm rooms, nursing homes, boats, RVs, camping, and other places where the possibility of a fire exists.

About Fire Blanket

Having received certification to the stringent ASTM Specification for Cooking Fire Suppression Blankets in the US, Fire Blanket is available for $ 35 and may be purchased online at http://www.fbdusa.com.

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Since 9/11 World Trade Center Attack, Fire Protection Engineers Boost Building Safety

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) August 25, 2006

Although better building methods and codes can not stop determined terrorists, they can dramatically increase the number of lives saved in the event of an incident like the 9/11 World Trade Center attack.

One group of professionals in particular has worked hard to advance building occupants’ safety through better construction methods and codes: fire protection engineers.

Fire protection engineers analyze buildings from the standpoint of how fires start and grow, and how they affect people and property. They work closely with other professionals, including architects, state and local building officials, and local fire departments to ensure safer high rise buildings.    

Since 9/11, fire protection engineers have increased their scrutiny of extreme events, seeking to improve the science & technology that is needed to make tall buildings safer.

Last year, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as part of the investigation into the collapse of the World Trade Center, recommended including fire protection engineers in building design teams in order to prevent future devastation, especially in high rise buildings.

“We have seen our work sought more frequently among the general building community,” says Dr. Jim Milke, fire protection engineering professor at the University of Maryland.

NIST also recommended that engineers in other disciplines receive continuing education in fire protection engineering, so they too can know how buildings react under extreme conditions.

Even before NIST released its report, the Bethesda, MD-based Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) had undertaken initiatives to advance similar goals.

“We believe that we have a very important mission to serve our communities,” says Chris Jelenewicz, engineering program manager for SFPE. “Our knowledge base can be tapped to help limit damage and loss of lives in an extreme emergency.”

SFPE recently collaborated with engineering departments at several colleges and universities to help develop courses that teach the principles of fire protection engineering to engineers of every discipline.

The Society also developed distance learning programs to increase access to fire protection engineering education for students unable to travel or dedicate the time to attend full-time fire protection engineering courses.

What is a fire protection engineer?

According to the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, a fire protection engineer applies science and engineering principles to protect people, homes, workplaces, the economy and the environment from the devastating effects of fires. Fire protection engineers analyze how buildings are used, how fires start and grow, and how fires affect people and property. They use the latest technologies to design systems to control fires, alert people to danger, and provide means for escape. Fire protection engineers also work closely with other professionals, including engineers of other disciplines, architects, state and local building officials, and local fire departments to build fire safe communities.    

About Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Organized in 1950, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers is the professional society for engineers involved in the field of fire protection engineering. The purposes of SFPE are to advance the science and practice of fire protection engineering, maintain a high ethical standing among its members and foster fire protection engineering education. SFPE’s worldwide members include engineers in private practice, in industry, and in local, regional and national government. Chapters are located in Canada, China, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and the United States.

More information can be found at http://www.sfpe.org.

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Fire Protection & Investigation, LLC of Wyomissing PA Launches Fire Consulting Services for Businesses

Wyomissing, PA (PRWEB) July 13, 2009

Fire Protection & Investigation Consulting Services is a professional company providing a full range of fire and life safety services including: consulting, risk evaluations, planning, support and solution recommendation, emergency management, education, building inspections and fire investigations. David A Janiszewski founded the company in 2005 after retiring as Fire Marshal for the City of Reading Fire and Emergency Services Department.

With 28 years of experience as a Reading firefighter, 2nd Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal, it is evident that the knowledge of fire safety is put to practice by Janiszewski. Fire Protection and Investigation has received Third Party Agency Certification from the Commonwealth of PA — Department of Labor & industry as well as certificates such as Fire Protection Specialist, Fire Code Official, Fire Investigator, Fire Plans Examiner, Building Official and PA State Fire Instructor.

After an extensive career contributed to fire and life safety issues, Janiszewski continues to offer his knowledge, education and experience as a fire and life safety professional. Fire Protection & Investigation works with organizations in Allentown, Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg and Pottstown to ensure life safety, asset protection and code compliance for businesses and employees. David Janiszewski ensures that “Fire Protection & Investigations will assist in identifying hazards and unsafe practices in your organization, educate you in correction and prevention practices, design and manage emergency policies and procedure resulting in a safer environment for all.”

“Every 20 seconds, a fire department responds to an emergency somewhere in the nation. Studies show that people panic during emergencies because they are unprepared, uneducated and unaware of dangerous situations — or they believe it could never happen to them,” said Mr. Janiszewski.

About Fire Protection & Investigation, LLC:

Fire Protection & Investigation has established itself as a regional presence in the fire protection and investigation field. Fire Protection & Investigation’s services includes fire & life safety consulting, fire investigation, fire prevention education and training, life safety inspection and auditing, building fire safety procedures, fire evacuation planning, fire safety evaluations, and more. Headquarters are centrally located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. For more information, see Fire Protection & Investigation’s website at http://www.fire-lifesafetypro.com , or contact us at 610-678-5732.

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DealerFire National Sales Team Welcomes Sara Selbee as New Representative in the Northwest Region

Oshkosh, WI (PRWEB) July 24, 2011

DealerFire – the global leader in custom automotive websites and digital marketing solutions, has announced that Sara Selbee has joined the national sales team. Selbee, who is from Portland, Oregon will be working with dealerships West of the Mississippi and on the West coast to expand DealerFire’s continually growing customer base.

“I’m very pleased that, with the addition of Sara Selbee to the DealerFire team, we will be able to enhance relationships and reach more dealerships in the Pacific Northwest market,” said owner-founder Eric Hoopman. “Sara’s 360 degree view, from the data to the sale in the automotive marketplace will add value and ideas to any dealer she works with. DealerFire set out in this business with a pure and relentless focus on customer service and Sara’s shared value of this vision makes her a great addition to our team.”

With over a decade of experience in the automotive industry Selbee brings to the table extensive knowledge of managing dealership accounts. Selbee’s work history at Chrome as a business development specialist adds value to dealerships and her customer service and tech support experience at General Motors and Sitel is a benefit to future DealerFire clients.

DealerFire is very pleased to bring Selbee to our team and to continue to break into the Western territory and educate dealerships about the benefits of Dealerfire.

“I am very excited to join the DealerFire team,” noted Selbee. “I look forward to growing my career and working in a new region for this company.”

DealerFire is leading the automotive industry as the innovator in custom automotive website design and digital marketing. Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, DealerFire is committed to providing car dealerships with a solution tailored to their individual dealership. With the most recent and innovative team in the industry, DealerFire is a front-runner in today’s highly competitive website design industry.

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Question by beachcchs: What is the best way to start a fire for a copper fire pit?
I have just purchased a copper fire pit on a wrought iron stand. I am wanting to not only use it for a camp fire but to roast hot dogs and marshmallows on. I know the fire logs that can purchased are convenient but can’t be cooked with because of how they are treated. I am a single mom new to this fire starting thing. Can someone please tell me how to get a good fire started in a fire pit and keep the flame going?

Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Anna
We have a copper fire pit that we use for marshmallow roasts from time to time. My husband purchases Fire Starter Logs from Wal-mart. You find them in the camping section and they cost 33 cents. They are only about six or seven inches long and come in a black package. You build your firewood around it…make a pyramid structure with the wood.

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American Fire Protection Systems, Inc. Launches Fire Safety Campaign in Southern California: Peace of Mind for Residential and Commercial Clients

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 08, 2011

American Fire Protection Systems (“AFPS”), Inc., http://www.americanfireinc.com, a leading provider of innovative fire protection services, announces its new campaign for homeowners and commercial businesses, enabling them to buy the right sprinklers and maintenance systems as a way to safeguard their property and well-being. This effort gives all consumers, both homeowners and businesses, an opportunity to work with the award-winning professionals at AFPS. These licensed experts, who enjoy the support of the industry’s largest and strongest bonding company, give clients the ability to receive economical – and highly effective – benefits through a single issue: fire safety.

“Aside from recently enacted laws in California, which mandate the installation of residential fire sprinklers in newly constructed homes as well as existing properties undergoing an addition, fire safety is the single most important undertaking an individual can make. Our experience in this industry – our proven reputation for creating customized solutions involving very facet of fire safety – distinguishes AFPS as the preferred choice for homeowners and commercial clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area,” says Simon Farahdel, Director of Business Development for AFPS.

AFPS oversees all phases of fire protection, including::

    Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems
    Fire Sprinkler System Design
    Fire Sprinkler Installation
    Underground Fire Protection Piping
    Class 1 Dry Standpipe Systems
    Class 2 Wet Standpipe Systems
    Class 3 Combined Fire Sprinkler Standpipe
    Fire Hydrants
    Backflow Preventor
    Fire Department Connections – FDC
    Fire Pumps / Fire Pump Controllers
    Post Indicator Valves – PIV
    Flow Switches / Tamper Switches
    24-Hour Emergency Service
    Annual Inspections
    NFPA 25 Maintenance and Testing
    High Piled Storage Plan & Permit
    Residential Fire Sprinkler Sys
    Annual & 5 year Fire Sprinkler Testing & Certification
    Title 19 Testing and Certification
    Fire Department Order
    Fire Sprinkler Repair & Maintenance
    Fire Protection Systems
    Fire Hose Analysis
    Portable Fire Extinguishers

Safety and Professionalism: Testimonials for AFPS

AFPS continues to win praise from a variety of residential and commercial clients. These testimonials underscore the “AFPS has worked for us since 2005. During this period they have consistently provided a first class, reliable and complete fire protection service. Their employees have always responded quickly to any enquiry raised and delivered a quality and effective service. We are primarily a warehouse distribution business holding extensive stock. Our fire protection has always been a primary consideration and AFPS have provided the level of service and solutions needed,” states Sam Robbins, CEO and Owner of HFL Solutions, Inc., a privately owned corporation specializing in health, fitness and longevity. “Sprinkler system installation is a specialty market. We utilize the expertise of American Fire Protection Systems at the design stage and during installation with regular team meetings, resulting in a bespoke, high quality installation every time,” says Donna Leventhal, Chief Architect of DL Design Architects, Inc.

About American Fire Protection Systems, Inc.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, American Fire Protection Systems (AFPS), Inc. provides high quality services for all phases of fire protection. With over 100 years of combined experience, the professionals at AFPS develop customized solutions for residential homeowners and commercial clients throughout Southern California. This level of expertise allows AFPS to evaluate, design, install and maintain – on time and on budget – the most innovative brands of fire protection systems currently available. Along with its emphasis on industry news, educational seminars and regulatory developments, AFPS offers the most relevant and effective fire prevention solutions for a diverse array of consumers. For more information about AFPS, please visit http://www.americanfireinc.com.

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Seminole Marketing Ventures LLC Launches MyFirePitsAndMore.com

Friends Relaxing By Fire Pit

Altamonte Springs, FL (PRWEB) August 25, 2011

Myfirepitsandmore.com offers a way for parents wanting to interact with their kids.

A hot trend in backyard entertainment is the outdoor fire pit, providing a outdoor gathering place for parents and kids. Having a outdoor fire pit provides a way for families to socialize.

There are different types of fire pits to select from and cost varies from portable fire pits, propane fire pits, gas fire pits, brick fire pits and the popular chimenea which offers attractive designs.

The warmth and attraction of a fire pit have become a popular feature in the backyard. It brings a hot new trend for outdoor activities and entertaining year-round and a popular gathering spot.

Log in today and make your passion for outdoor entertaining with family and friends a reality.

About MyFirePitsAndMore.com.

Based in Altamonte Springs, Florida MyFirePitsANdMore.com is an online reseller of name brand outdoor fire pits. We have developed a top of the line selection of products and will continue to bring more quality products in the future. We are committed to providing high quality merchandise that you can trust.

Fore more information about products that we carry visit: http://www.myfirepitsandmore.com.

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Question by Bc: How was the fire caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake extinguished?
The fire caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake is said to have been unable to control by normal methods because of cut water mains. If so, how was the fire eventually extinguished?

Was some other fire retardation agent used? Was a plentiful supply of water found nearby? Or did the fire just run out of fuel and die?

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Answer by David
it just burned itself out.

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March 25 Marks 100th Anniversary of the Deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

Bethesda, MD (Vocus/PRWEB) March 14, 2011

In the late afternoon of Saturday, March 25, 1911, a fire broke out in Manhattan’s Triangle Shirtwaist Company. As a result of this catastrophic fire, 146 garment workers died and many more were injured.

The fire, which occurred 100 years ago, still remains one of the deadliest fires in the history of the United States.

“Poor fire protection design was a major contributing factor to the significant number of deaths,” said Chris Jelenewicz, Engineering Program Manager with the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. “The Triangle Fire shocked the world and it shaped the way fire protection engineers currently design ways to protect people from fire.”

The Triangle Company occupied the top three floors of the 10-story Asch Building. The majority of the occupants were young immigrant females who operated sewing machines on the 8th and 9th floors.

The fire started on the eighth floor in a box that was used to collect scraps of cloth and quickly spread to a large table used to cut fabric. When the fire was first observed, the employees unsuccessfully tried to extinguish the fire. While the employees tried to extinguish the fire, it quickly spread throughout the 8th floor.

When the occupants tried to evacuate, they found there wasn’t a sufficient number of fire exits. More importantly, the exits that did exist were flawed. For example, evacuation was slowed because the doors to the interior exit stairs swung against the direction of exit travel. Some of these exit doors were locked. Additionally, an outside fire escape was narrow and it collapsed because it could not support the weight of the many people who tried to use it.

Moreover, the building was not adequately protected by a fire suppression system nor did the building have an adequate means to notify occupants that a fire existed in the building. As a result, evacuation of the 9th and 10th floors was delayed.

Once the fire department arrived on the scene, their ladders could only reach the sixth floor. Many of the workers tried to jump into the fire department nets but these nets were quickly damaged when too many people tried to jump into the nets at one time.

“Because the fire exits were deficient, a lack of a fire suppression system and the delay in notification, the occupants did not have enough time to get out alive,” said Jelenewicz. “With no way out, many of the occupants were forced to jump out windows and died when their bodies plummeted to the ground.”

Today, modern fire protection engineering principles are more focused on protecting people from fire. When designing buildings, fire protection engineers use the latest technologies to design systems that control fires, alert people to danger, and provide a safe means for escape.

“A hundred years later, the Triangle Fire reminds us of the threat that is posed by fire and the importance of designing buildings that that keep people safe from fire,” said Jelenewicz. “Today, because of the hard work that is performed everyday by fire protection engineers, our buildings are much better protected so that tragic events such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire will never happen again.”

What is a Fire Protection Engineer?

According to the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, a fire protection engineer applies science and engineering principles to protect people, homes, workplaces, the economy and the environment from the devastating effects of fires. Fire protection engineers analyze how buildings are used, how fires start and grow, and how fires affect people and property. Fire protection engineers also work closely with other professionals, including engineers of other disciplines, architects, state and local building officials, and local fire departments to build fire safe communities. Fire protection engineers are in high demand. The number of available jobs far exceeds the supply.

About Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Organized in 1950, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is the professional organization that represents engineers engaged in fire protection worldwide. Through its membership of over 5,000 professionals and 65 international chapters, SFPE advances the science and practice of fire protection engineering while maintaining a high ethical standard. SFPE and its members serve to make the world a safer place by reducing the burden of unwanted fire through the application of science and technology.

More information about SFPE can be found at http://www.sfpe.org or by contacting education(at)sfpe(dot)org.

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Question by travelplus: How is it in a fire that a parent watched his son or a friend watched his friend pull the fire alarm?
In a fire how is it that a father watched his son pull the fire alarm or a friend watched his friend pull the fire alarm? Can a mature son who knows there is a fire ask his dad if he could pull the alarm? Could the father go with the son in a safe location to keep his son calm and to see if it is working. Could a father say to his son how to break the glass or to pull the lever down. If the lever did not go down the first time could the father say pull it again your doing a good job. Or when the son is pulling the alarm can the father say you are doing a good job and say the handle will lock into place and to wait until the alarm sounds?

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Answer by Frosty
It could be possible. We need to teach our children how to protect themselves. But that is a strange question.

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New UK Laws Come Into Force Today, October 1st: Don’t Get Burned By The New UK Fire Regulations

(PRWEB) October 1, 2006

The new legislation effective from 1st October 2006 requires employers and others responsible for buildings to comply with the new Fire Safety Law. Previously it was the responsibility of the Fire Authority to ensure compliance with fire safety law and this was managed via local fire brigades.

Publication of “The Fire Safety-An Employers Guide” by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 1999 stated the advent of a new employer led approach towards fire safety at work in the UK. This was necessary to bring the UK in line with European Union directives.

New reforms will see a much greater need for employers to comply with fire protection law. The new law means that employers will need to produce fire risk assessments and introduce action plans to minimise the risk from fire and the consequences should one arise.

So the new law will

    Emphasise preventing fires and reducing risk

    Make it your responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone who uses your premises and in the immediate vicinity

    Do away with the need for fire certificates

The importance of your responsibilities should not be under estimated.

Who Does This Affect?

Anyone who maybe the responsible person for offices, shops, factories, hospitals, hotels, care homes, places of assembly and so on will need to comply with new legislation. In fact the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations cover all premises that people have access to except for single domestic premises.

What Needs To Be Done?

As an employer or responsible person a fire risk assessment must be carried out, which is required to focus on the safety in the case of fire of all relevant persons. The fire assessment will pay attention to those at special risk, such as disabled people, those with special needs, young persons and must include consideration for any dangerous substances. The fire risk assessment will help identify risks that can be removed or reduced and help you to decide the extent of the general fire precautions you need to take.

If the organization or business employs five or more people you must record the significant findings of the assessment. Regardless of the number of employees it is good practice to record your significant findings.

What is a Fire Risk Assessment?    

A fire risk assessment is an organized and methodical review of a premises, what activities are carried out and the likelihood that a fire could start.

The aims of the fire risk assessment are:

    To identify any fire hazards

    To reduce the risk of those hazards causing harm

    To decide what physical fire precautions and management arrangements are required to ensure the safety of people in your premises should a fire start.

The assessment will consider “what if” scenarios and consider such key components as:

    Sources of Ignition

    Sources of fuel

    Sources of oxygen (air)

    Persons at risk

    Means of Escape

    Fire Detection and Warning

    Means of Fighting Fire

    Emergency Planning.

What Next?

For help creating a fire assessment and other information contact fire risk assessment – http://www.frao.co.uk, an online tool which creates a comprehensive fire assessment and online log books.

The fire risk assessment should clearly demonstrate that, as far as is practicable and reasonable you have considered the needs of all relevant persons. Whilst it is possible for a simple fire risk assessment to be completed by the responsible person, in the real world employers have other things to think about, like earning a living.

All this may seem daunting however there is help available, there are service providers who are able to supply you with a fire risk assessment as required by this new legislation. There is the option of completing your risk assessment online via the Internet or by contacting local service providers who will attend your premises and complete a survey of the facilities. Your local fire services are always available to offer advice.

FMTools Ltd, the creator of http://www.frao.co.uk and FireRiskAssessmentsOnline is aiming to raise awareness among small business in complying with new UK fire laws. You can contact their team at +44 2380 844923

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by Keene and Cheshire County (NH) Historical Photos

Question by Carlos M: Is it wrong to consider the Fire Triangle, because already exists the Fire Tetrahedron?
Formerly, the Fire Triangle considered only oxigen, fuel and heat, as the three components needed to the fire begins to exist.
Today, the Fire Thetrahedron included, as a forth component, the chain reaction, as a component needed in order to exist fire.
Is it wrong to talk about and continue using the Fire Triangle, because it is already outdated model?
Or it still helps a lot?

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Answer by lithiumdeuteride
Unless you are dealing with a fire extinguisher which blocks the free radicals that greatly speed up oxidation reactions, they are effectively equivalent.

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Question by Asiral: How fire department responds to call from ADT or other security monitoring system?
Lets say triggered smoke detector leads to call to fire department from monitoring company. How fire department respond to it, dispatches team to investigate? If there is no visible signs of fire from outside house, will they brake down door to make sure all clear and that’s its false alarm.

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Answer by pickmefirstplz
you will get a call from Adt and if they cant reach you you have a backup list with people who have a key they will let them in if there is no sign of a fire

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Guardian Fire Protection Tests Every Kitchen Fire Suppression System at FedEx Field

Landover, MD (PRWEB) August 18, 2011

Anyone who gets a hot dog or some nachos at a football game this year can quietly thank Guardian Fire Protection for keeping the food (and the people who make it) safe. That’s right, the Rockville, Maryland-based fire protection company, serving Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC just provided kitchen fire suppression system testing kitchen fire suppression system testing in the stadium – a pretty big job, that’s for sure.

Restaurant owners in the area know how important it is to have their kitchen fire suppression systems hydrotested every 10 years or so. Hydrotesting will reveal cracks and leaks in the pipes of the suppression system and help determine if the system will be able to keep the restaurant protected, or if the kitchen fire suppression system needs to be replaced. Equally important is having the fire extinguishers and fire sprinkler systems hydrotested – this is the only way to be sure all fire protection systems will keep the building totally protected.

Guardian Fire Protection has been providing fire protection services to businesses around the Maryland, Virginia & Washington, DC area for over 30 years. And, as their recent work at FedEx field shows, no job is too big.

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FireWhat Inc. Brings Wildland Firefighting Technology to the Palm of a Firefighter’s Hand

Red flag warnings in Northern California. Viewable on firewhat.com and the up-coming FireWhat iOS app.

Dunsmuir, CA (PRWEB) September 09, 2011

As the late months of summer heat up, the gloom of Fire Season is on the minds of many living in the Wildland Urban Interface areas of the United States. Firefighters have prepared all season for these types of events, and now, as recent fires in Texas have shown, Fire Season is upon us. Throughout the west coast of the United States, fire departments are increasing staffing levels and preparedness for an expected lightning and wind storm event this evening. Lightning and wind are two of the most feared natural events firefighters face. As tonight’s red flag warnings go into effect, firefighters have a new tool for finding lightning fires before they are too large to fight.

Over the last several months, the staff at FireWhat Incorporated has been working to provide the most accurate weather and fire information to the field. FireWhat.com allows firefighters to see where red flag warnings are taking place and even see satellite tracking of new fires. The attached picture shows a screenshot of some of the features that are available on the website — including severe weather forecasts, fire detection, active fire perimeter tracking, and live weather readings.

FireWhat has teamed up with another local Dunsmuir company, Pusher, to develop a mobile version of the website’s fire tracking technology. The up-coming mobile application will provide lifesaving information for firefighters, responders, and residents of fire prone areas. Together the team has collaborated with industry leaders, technical gurus, and business analysts to develop the most state of the art mobile application available to firefighters. The FireWhat Widland iOS App will provide current weather conditions at the scene of major incidents. Additionally, the application receives satellite imagery downlink of fires nationwide. As information becomes available, the FireWhat app will provide perimeter tracking and Google Map imagery to direct responders and commanders to areas in highest danger.

For the first time ever, wildland and structural, paid and volunteer firefighters will have pre-arrival incident information. Currently, firefighters receive little to no information prior to arriving at the scene of a wildland fire. The FireWhat app will give responders visibility of homes in the area, creeks for water sources and areas for staging before they even arrive on scene. With this app, firefighters and commanders will be able to make pre-arrival considerations, allowing more time for critical life-saving decisions. The vital information provided by this app will save lives and property and will reduce responder errors in a critical time of need.

The application will also feature a suite of wildland applications for firefighters in the field. Common guides, safety check lists and procedures have been built into the app. The application will also host fire behavior calculators that will help firefighters understand how the fire will burn, in what direction, and how intense the expected fire behavior may be based on manual data input.

In the coming weeks, FireWhat Inc. will release the first version of the application on the Apple iOS Platform. The application will be available through the Apple App Store. FireWhat Inc. does plan to release the application across all platforms/devices prior to the 2012 fire season. Many innovations are on the horizon, and version 2, 3, 4, and 5 are already in the works.

About FireWhat Inc.

FireWhat Inc. is a start-up company founded by an MIT grad and two professional firefighters. FireWhat’s mission is to provide a professional platform that inspires the highest quality of emergency service training and education. Through development of web and mobile products, FireWhat Inc. seeks to update the antiquated delivery of emergency services training and to incorporate innovation into a technology-deprived industry.

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FireWhat Helps Spread the Word in Texas Wildfire Seige

Dunsmuir, CA (PRWEB) September 06, 2011

As a fire of “biblical proportions” spreads through Bastrop County, Texas, the offices of FireWhat Incorporated have been working tirelessly to spread information out to the community’s residents. As the FireWhat staff was closing down for the night on Monday evening, a Facebook post alerted them that the Bastrop, Texas fire, which started just the day before, was making significant runs and several homes were being lost.

The entire FireWhat team went into action to post the fire information and help spread the word. Through Facebook, FireWhat was informed of a need to evacuate horses and animals in the fire area. The team researched and posted the breaking news on the FireWhat website where users can find the most up-to-date wildland fire information. FireWhat.com provides satellite imagery and live weather at the scene of all major forest fire incidents in the country. For the first time ever, FireWhat.com gathers pre-incident response information and makes this life-saving information available to firefighters, responders, and residents for free.

As of Tuesday morning, the Bastrop Fire has consumed more than 28,500 acres, has spread nearly 16 miles over the last two days and has jumped the Colorado River two times. The following communities and subdivisions have been evacuated: Circle D, KC Estates, Pine Forest, Colovista, Tahitian Viillage, residents south of FM 2571, and the local hospital. TX SR 71 and 21 have been closed and two shelters have been opened. Visit this link: Bastrop County Complex Fire, to see the latest information, imagery, and weather on the Bastrop Fire.

About FireWhat Inc.

FireWhat Inc. is a start-up company founded by an MIT grad and two professional firefighters. FireWhat’s mission is to provide a professional platform that inspires the highest quality of emergency service training and education. Through development of web and mobile products, FireWhat Inc. seeks to update the antiquated delivery of emergency services training and to incorporate innovation into a technology-deprived industry.

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FireWhat Inc to Offer Firefighter Training Classes

FireWhat headquarters in Dunsmuir, CA.

Dunsmuir, CA (PRWEB) September 19, 2011

This month marks the launch of FireWhat University, a series of training classes to be offered by FireWhat Inc. The company will host California State Fire Marshal curriculum courses and other emergency service training classes at its Dunsmuir, California headquarters. The initial class offering will include Fire Command classes, Basic Pump Operations, Basic Emergency Vehicle Operations, Basic Life Support and Community CPR.

FireWhat is excited for the opportunity to host these classes in Dunsmuir. Bringing students to one of the best-kept secrets on the West Coast will help the local economy. FireWhat has teamed up with local restaurants, lodges, and businesses to provide package deals for students while they attend classes in Dunsmuir. Students can enjoy the stunning landscape, great cuisine and unparalleled hospitality of this small town. Hiking, fly-fishing and world class skiing are just a few of the recreation options that students can take advantage of in their downtime from rigorous training with FireWhat’s first-rate instructors.

Over the next few months, FireWhat will broaden its offering of firefighter training courses. The intent is to bring together students and instructors in a new type of environment. Course offerings will focus on helping students make the next step in their fire career. In the near future FireWhat will offer courses in an online format to make every class available to every firefighter, no matter their location.

FireWhat class schedule:

California State Fire Marshal Classes:

CFSTES Fire Command 1A – Command Principles for Company Officers: 11/07 – 11/11/11
CFSTES Fire Command 1B – Incident Management for Company Officers: 11/14 – 11/18/11
CFSTES Fire Command 1C – I-Zone Fire Fighting for Company Officers: 12/12 – 12/16/11
FSTEP Basic Pump Operations: 11/04 – 11/06/11
FSTEP Basic Emergency Vehicles Operation: 11/11 – 11/13/11

American Heart Association CPR Classes:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: 9/26/11
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: 10/31/11
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: 11/28/11
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: 12/19/11
Community CPR: 9/28/11
Community CPR: 11/30/11

For more information and a full class schedule, visit the FireWhat University website (preview below).

About FireWhat Inc.

FireWhat Inc. is a start-up company founded by two professional firefighters and an MIT grad. FireWhat’s mission is to provide a professional platform that inspires the highest quality of emergency service training and education. Through development of web and mobile products, FireWhat Inc. seeks to update the antiquated delivery of emergency services training and to incorporate innovation into a technology-deprived industry.

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Question by MissMalicious: What does fire have to do with the health of the earth and space?
My friend and I want to do fire for our earth and space project, but we need a reason for what fire has to do with the health of the earth or of space. It could just be a topic that has to do with fire, not specifically fire. Does the smoke from flames count as pollution? Could fire smoke actually be a good thing? Anything will be helpful thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Nyx
Fire on the surface of this planet has an environmental impact, both good and bad. Fire in space, doesn’t happen.

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Question by kevin: What are the classes of fire extinguisher?
I know that class A is for wood fire, class B for gasoline and grease fire, and class C for electrical fire. But what does a class D fire extinguisher do? Please help I got a quiz tomorrow on this stuff. I also know that a class ABC fire extinguisher can be used for all 3 different types of fire, so is it true that class D can be used for all types of fires? Or is there a specific kind?

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Answer by badwarden
Class D fire extinguishers are commonly found in a chemical laboratory. They are for fires that involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium. These types of extinguishers also have no numerical rating, nor are they given a multi-purpose rating – they are designed for class D fires only.

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High School Teachers Applaud The Chemistry of Fire

Bethesda, MD (Vocus) July 28, 2009

In 2008, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) partnered with Discovery Education to create a new in-school program entitled The Chemistry of Fire. A copy of this program was distributed to each high school in the United States and throughout New Zealand.

The teachers who have used this program find it to be very informative and a good tool to engage unmotivated students. For example, nearly every teacher (97%) who responded to The Chemistry of Fire’s evaluation survey said the materials provide new or unique teaching resources.

“Understand the program’s effectiveness was critical to its success,” said SFPE Engineering Program Manager Chris Jelenewicz. “Effectiveness was measured through survey cards that were provided in the program kit and a survey that is on the program’s website.”

The Chemistry of Fire teaches high school students the science behind fire as a way for students to fully understand the dangers of fire. Its main purpose is to increase the awareness of fire and the importance of home fire prevention.

The results of the program evaluation also found that 99% of the teachers who responded to the survey said they would incorporate fire safety into their curriculum.

“Each year in the United States more than 3,000 people die and thousands are injured as a result of fire. Our goal was to bring the science of fire into the classroom so students will have a better awareness of the dangers of fire,” said Jelenewicz. “Feedback from the evaluation shows this program is achieving this goal. It is also filling a void in the high school chemistry curriculum because this information isn’t provided in the high school texts.”

Additionally, 99 percent of the teachers said they would encourage their students to enter the fire protection field. Currently, there is a nationwide shortage of fire protection engineers. Their skills are necessary to protect people, property and the environment from the threat of fire. These lessons will help students explore career opportunities in the field of fire protection engineering.

“The Chemistry of Fire Program has also been embraced by the firefighting community,” said Jelenewicz. “Over the past year we received numerous requests from fire chiefs, fire marshals, training officers and public-education officers from fire departments throughout the world who were interested in having this program incorporated into their fire protection programs.”

This interactive program includes a teacher’s guide with five lesson plans, a DVD that demonstrates exciting experiments included in the lessons, a poster and a web site where teachers and students can find more classroom and career resources. The program is aligned to the National Science Teachers Association Standards for 9th – 12th grades. To find out more about SFPE or to obtain a free copy of the program go to http://www.sfpe.org.

What is a Fire Protection Engineer?

A fire protection engineer applies science and engineering principles to protect people, homes, workplaces, the economy and the environment from the devastating effects of fires. Fire protection engineers analyze how buildings are used, how fires start and grow, and how fires affect people and property. They use the latest technologies to design systems to control fires, alert people to danger, and provide means for escape. Fire protection engineers also work closely with other professionals, including engineers of other disciplines, architects, state and local building officials, and local fire departments to build fire safe communities. Fire protection engineers are in high demand. The number of available jobs far exceeds the supply.

About Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Organized in 1950, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is the professional organization that represents engineers engaged in fire protection worldwide. Through its membership of over 5000 professionals and 67 national and international chapters, SFPE advances the science and practice of fire protection engineering while maintaining a high ethical standard. SFPE and its members serve to make the world a safer place by reducing the burden of unwanted fire through the application of science and technology. To become a member, go to http://www.sfpe.org.

CONTACT:

Chris Jelenewicz

301.718.2910 (ext 108)

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Question by princess_inlove123: fire??????
under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 what is one of the rules that every workplace or building must have??

Best answer:

Answer by beachnut
u need to check with local fire marshall for fire safety requirements… sprinklers may be big item, also emergency exits

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Question by justin: FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Sorry, did I Wake you??? Well Good.

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Answer by Patrick Chhuon
call 911.

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Question by kwasie a: Fire???!!!?
Do u die when u get burnt by fire?

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Answer by chris
strange question,not usually,fatalities usually occur from other things such as smoke inhalation or breathing toxic fumes from the fire,only the most extreme burns are fatal,most of the time something else has caused the death,although it is possible

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