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How to Properly Use a Fire Extinguisher in an Emergency
In an emergency, knowing how to effectively use a fire extinguisher can mean the difference between safety and disaster. When a fire ignites, quick action is crucial to protect yourself and others.
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Fire Safety a Top Priority at Womack
FORT LIBERTY, NC - Soldiers and civilians at Womack Army Medical Center took turns putting out ‘digital fires’ thanks to an apparatus that scores ...
Kitchen fire killed 4 in KC area apartment. Do you know how to prevent it in your home?
An Indy Ridge apartments resident had left the kitchen while cooking and, hearing the smoke alarm, came back to a grease fire, Independence Fire Chief Jimmy Walker said Wednesday night. The resident ...
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Why Traditional Fire Extinguishers Can't Tame Lithium-Ion Battery Fires The Unusual Chemistry of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, ...
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Fire Extinguisher Maintenance in Garrison Buildings: A Critical Safety Update
A new Intergovernmental Support Agreement has been signed with Rock Island, Illinois to address a potential safety issue ...
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‘It can save your life’: Service technician outlines fire extinguisher reminders
It might not look like much, but the small tool can save a life or property. The acronym for using a fire extinguisher is PASS. Those four letters can make or break a response to a fire.