Fires in Storage Unit Facilities Pose Risk of Victims
Tim Thompson recounts lessons learned from a series of fires in storage unit facilties, one with devastating consequences.
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Protecting the Community Through Code Enforcement
Tim Thompson offers best practices for introducing or increasing code enforcement into communities.
Names in the News: July 23, 2023
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Names in the News: February 5, 2023
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MD Arsonist Suspected of Striking for Fifth Time in Two Months
Thirty firefighters from the Crisfield Volunteer Fire Company took about 90 minutes to control the flames at 201 N. Third Street.
Health and Safety Awareness for Fire Investigators
Although preventing firefighter cancer has been a foremost health and safety issue in the fire service, fire investigators exposure to carcinogens has been largely overlooked.
Names in the News: July 10, 2022
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CO Fire Marshal Dies of Apparent Heart Attack
West Douglas County Fire Marshal Stephen Smith, 47, passed away after responding to a 911 about an electrical box explosion.
Fire Prevention and Firefighter Safety Go Together
Code enforcement action taken while conducting fire inspections will have a positive impact on firefighter safety.
Fire Investigation and the First-Arriving Company
Fire investigations might not have the same thrill as being first on scene, but you’re failing your community if they are not prioritized.
Supervising Fire Investigation Units
Steven J. Avato and Richard D. Gundert explain how a fire department’s fire investigation unit supervisors and investigators can work together to maximize efficiency.
Grenfell Report: Fire Service Needs to Be Proactive in Assessing Risks
A public report on the devastating 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire underscores the need for fire service leaders to better engage with emerging threats.