September 29th, 2011
Maryland and Nevada recently updated their school bus fire safety standards, so why is the rest of the nation still relying on regulations from the 1960’s to protect their children? Well, CFFSI is hoping to change that, state by state, in the fall session.
With more than 1.5 Million children riding school buses in the US each day, it is shocking that national fire safety standards have not kept pace with the evolution of modern technology. Maryland and Nevada recognized the need to protect big yellows from the dangers of fast spreading flames and codified standards to set a maximum burn rate for the seats and engine components.
For more information view:
Citizens for Fire Safety
Nevada and Maryland Drive School Bus Fire Safety for our Kids with New Law
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August 11th, 2011
Essential oils, which are easily combustible, are increasingly used in aromatherapy and other complementary treatments. The issue of these combustible oils came to light when a beauty therapy room at Swindon College was badly damaged in April after a blaze broke out in a pile of towels.
Fires in tumble dryers, linen baskets and airing cupboards where towels had oil on them have caught fire and fire officers are concerned that incidents in launderettes, salons and homes could have the same cause.
The problem seems to arise when the wash cycle has been set to a cool temperature. When the wash has been at 100 degrees or above, the oil residue is more likely to be safely broken down by the washing detergents.
For more on fire safety at colleges and workplaces, view:
U.S Senate Makes September Campus Fire Safety Month
Fire Safety Tips for Your Workplace
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August 11th, 2011
The United States Senate passed Senate Resolution 104, which marks September as Campus Fire Safety Month. This has helped dramatically in raising the awareness of the importance of campus fire safety on campuses, encourages administrators of institutions of higher education and municipalities across the country to provide educational programs to all students, evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on- and off-campus student housing and to ensure fire-safe living environments through fire safety education, installation of fire suppression and detection systems, and the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.
Since January 2000, at least 143 people, including students, parents, and children have died in campus-related fires; 85 percent of those deaths occurred in off-campus residences, whereas a majority of college students in the United States live in off-campus residences.
“During National Campus Fire Safety Month, schools across the country will hold events to raise awareness in campus communities about how to prevent and respond to fires,” said Senator Lautenberg (NJ) in a statement. “We need to take every step possible to keep our students safe so they can focus on their education.”
Are you going to participate, or know anyone who will raise awareness for fire safety on campuses? Let us know!
For more information on campus fire safety view:
Schools are for Learning, not Burning
Fire Safety Tips for Your Workplace
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June 10th, 2011
Fire Safety for All would like to encourage families to prevent kitchen fires — usually caused by unattended cooking — by using the following basic safety measures.
1. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen, even for a short period of time, turn off the stove.
2. If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly; make certain someone is paying attention while the food is cooking and use a timer to remind you that food is cooking.
3. Stay alert, which can’t happen if you’re sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy.
4. Keep anything that can catch fire — potholders, wooden utensils, food wrappers, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop.
5. Make sure long sleeves and scarves are out of the way when cooking.
6. Have a kid-free zone of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
7. Never hold a child while cooking, drinking or carrying hot foods or liquids.
8. Turn the handles of pots and pans on the stove inward to avoid accidents.
9. Keep pets off cooking surfaces and nearby countertops to prevent them from knocking things onto the burner.
10. Test your smoke alarms by pushing the test button. Do not unplug if you’re frying food. Replace batteries if you can’t remember the last time you changed them.
For more information of cooking fire safety, view:
How to Prevent Thanksgiving Cooking Fires
Outdoor Grilling Fire Safety Tips
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April 16th, 2010
The 2010 NFPA Conference and Expo will take place June 7-10 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The NFPA encourages professionals in fire protection, life safety, electrical, building design & management, fire service and loss prevention to attend the conference. This year professional can choose from 11 different tracks and over 130 education sessions.
In addition, NFPA is going green for the conference by posting handouts online prior to the event and distributing USB drives during the conference. You can learn about other green initiatives by visiting the NFPA Conference Blog.
Early bird discounts are available until April 30 starting at $550. You can register for the conference online at the NFPA website. Don’t miss out on this great education event.
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