Firefighters are familiar with using hoses and master stream devices for fire attack. But there are times when these aren’t the right tools for the job or they aren’t immediately available. In these ...

In the January 2015 issue of FireRescue, I discussed the different types of fire extinguishers and how they work. Let’s take some time in this column to better understand the potential applications of ...

Fire experts say most don't know how to use them -- even if they have them. July 9, 2012 — -- When Kerri Braun was asked to attend a demonstration on family fire drills recently in Mahwah, N.J., ...

Hello, Unshaken readers. It’s been two years since we launched this newsletter and the Unshaken hub of earthquake readiness and resilience information. Thankfully, we haven’t had a major earthquake in ...

Fire extinguishers are absolutely essential to help you protect your property from preventable damage, but do you know how to ...

Between 2014 and 2018, US fire departments responded to more than 350,000 house fires. That accounts for more than 25% of all fires in the country. Unsurprisingly, cooking and smoking are the most ...

A fire extinguisher can be a critical tool in the event of a fire in your home, but not all Americans have easy access to one. According to a 2020 survey by the insurance agency The Zebra, only about ...