You’re one of those people who always likes to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Even if it never comes to fruition, you’re of the opinion that it doesn’t hurt to know what you would do....
Category: Firefighter Knowledge
Firefighters must be privy to a variety of acronyms, such as BNICE (Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, and Explosive), CFOD, (Commission of Chief Fire Officer Designation), and NTG...
If you’re like a lot of people, you slap some electrical tape on wiring problem areas around your house. You intend to get back to those problem areas later, although later can mean a few days or a...
Brrr. Can you feel that chill in the air? The temperatures are very cold right now. The weather might not be fit for man nor beast, but your local fire department must still respond to calls. Does...
Fire extinguishers are a common sight in households, but not every home has one. For the homeowners without, many may keep a fire blanket tucked away should a fire occur in their home. If you toss a...
Smoke detectors are life-saving devices, and every home should have one. However, according to a National Fire Protection Association or NFPA report, as of at least 2015, five million households...
