Mosquitoes are some of the worst uninvited guests at any outdoor event. The last thing you need when inviting family and friends over for the evening or a nice cook-out is everyone getting bitten ....

Firefighters require the very best in clothing and equipment to allow them to enter fires and dangerous situations. The problem is that a lot of this gear can be pretty heavy. How much does this all...

Whenever we hear warnings about fires in the home, dryer fires are high on the list of concerns. There are fears that these appliances could catch fire and cause serious damage, and there are some...

The world of battery-operated devices has become complex and unavoidable in recent years. We have lithium-ion batteries in phones and laptops, large-scale battery banks for renewable energy, car...

When we talk about the dangers of fire, it is usually the flames that come to mind. We fear the ferocity of the blaze and the chance it could burn us and destroy the places and things we love. We...

The shrill beeping of your smoke detector scared you the first time it went off. Since then, its frequent blaring has started to get on your nerves. You’ve recently replaced the batteries and...