NFPA report finds overall decline in deaths and injuries. People at the highest risk of death in home structure fires are the very young and very old, according to the Characteristics of Home Fire Victims report released today by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Key findings from the report:… Continue reading
Everyone enjoys fireworks, particularly in the festive Fourth of July season. But some devices can be dangerous. The National Council on Fireworks Safety recommends that you only buy consumer fireworks from a licensed store or stand. Never buy firework devices from an individual’s house, or out of someone’s car. Such… Continue reading
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is joining the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)to bring special focus to firefighter and EMS health and safety, especially during the week of June 22-28 in recognition of Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week. Developing a… Continue reading
Claremore, OK – SH-20 at Keetonville Hill in Rogers County will be open to traffic by 6 p.m. tonight. The roadway has been closed since April 10, 2008, after a landslide caused by heavy rains damaged both the pavement and the hillside. A $5 million emergency repair contract was awarded… Continue reading
Stillwater, OK (Firehouse.com) – A firefighter collapsed and later died following a training exercise at Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training on May 31, according to university spokesman Gary Shutt. [More]
