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03/04/2020

On this day in 2015, Vancouver Fire Rescue Services was forced to deal with a combustible situation when a container of pool cleaning tablets began to oxidize. https://www.industrialfireworld.com/545208/revisiting-the-2015-vancouver-port-hazmat-incident

03/03/2020

Has your fire department taken steps to use protective safety equipment for paramedics responding to medical calls in relation to ?

Fire agencies across King County continue to collaborate closely with Public Health, King County Emergency Services and department Medical Directors to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak. Agencies are taking appropriate safety measures to protect their personnel while continuing to respond to medical eme...

03/03/2020

Los Angeles County voters will decide today whether to approve a modest parcel tax that will help their fire department with needed upgrades to communications, equipment, and paramedic personnel. Los Angeles County Fire Department

Measure FD would add a parcel tax of 6 cents per square foot on residential and commercial buildings with a cap of 100,000-square-feet.

02/27/2020

Kudos to the Los Angeles County Fire Department for extinguishing this so quickly!

Flames have died down at a 363,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Carson, California, after an explosion and fire Tuesday night that authorities report originated in a cooling tower. https://www.industrialfireworld.com/544261/flames-at-california-refinery-slowly-burning-out

02/26/2020

An important reminder about why you should be using gas detectors, especially when you enter an industrial firefighting situation.

Learning from industrial firefighters, we can improve on how we use our gas detectors and potentially avert an explosion before it happens.

02/24/2020

The Philadelphia Fire Department extinguished a brush fire in Pennypack Park on Sunday evening with hoselines that were hundreds of feet from the water source. Great job! Video source: David Bonk

“Route for apparatus was limited,so they adapted... https://t.co/QZd0hcjvjj”

02/22/2020

A special thanks to all those who applied to share their message at the 2020 IFW Conference & Exposition. Program planning is underway. Speaker confirmations are coming soon.

02/21/2020

Today is the last day to submit your presentation(s) for the 2020 Industrial Fire World Conference. Submissions close at 5:00 pm PST. https://www.industrialfireworld.com/submit

  SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 2, 2020 WESTCHASE MARRIOTT - HOUSTON, TEXAS   CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS   You’re invited to join us for the 2020 Industrial Fire World Conference & Exposition Powered By iFIRE...

02/20/2020

Firefighters "are being diagnosed with cancer at a 9 percent higher rate than the general public and are experiencing cancer-related deaths at a 14 percent higher rate."

'We always want to strive to eliminate the dangers of being a firefighter,' said Chris Couell, the Erie County Fire Safety Deputy Commissioner.

02/19/2020

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Porterville FD for the loss of two firefighters in a fire in a library that didn't have sprinklers.

A deadly fire

02/18/2020

Check out our updated iFIRE International landing page that should be your first stop for a new wave of training events developed by firefighters for firefighters! https://www.ifireinternational.com/?fbclid=IwAR10t88QKDLzBnnRUubUHN-URNRwXk1Y_kcDQL3df760WmT6iIJG-NUcxys

02/18/2020

We were saddened to learn about the death of Louisville Division of Fire firefighter Leslie Prather on Friday. You will be missed!

Lake St. Louis escorted Kentucky firefighters to the state line

02/15/2020

Looking for a training conference that is focused on "Redefining the Norm"? Join us in May for the Los Angeles Fire Training Conference. ifire-laftc.com

02/14/2020

We've updated our calendar of 2020 industrial training events. Check it out!

With over 20,000 readers, Industrial Fire World strives to provide timely information about news, products and services to industrial fire and emergency response managers and personnel.

02/13/2020

to this fire at the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission in 2014. It took more than 130 firefighters to get this fire under control. While there was over $2M in damages, there were no injuries thanks to the quick-thinking shelter staff and firefighters' response.

02/13/2020

We've posted the full event schedule for the May Los Angeles Fire Training Conference. Check it out!

Here's the comprehensive event schedule including registration, meals, networking, and training schedule. (subject to change) Looking for the schedule just for training? View Training Schedule

02/12/2020

New research from The University of Arizona shows PPE "wash downs" are improving firefighter health.

Funding supports assessment of firefighter exposure through multiple pathways.

02/11/2020

This one was an accidental foam deluge. Oops!

A deluge-type fire suppression system had been accidentally activated.

02/10/2020

Remember the Imperial Sugar Refinery Explosion - Port Wentworth, GA - https://www.wtoc.com/2020/02/08/years-since-imperial-sugar-refinery-explosion/?fbclid=IwAR1Agq7QUn41eqrCH_1QW7nmLbCVCHhppC74L8L6NX8lv3JL6YUrQk1CuUM

Friday marks 12 years since the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Port Wentworth exploded, killing 14 people.

02/10/2020

LAFD once again leading the way in supporting the advancement of technology in the fire service.

The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) has signed an agreement to become the first fire department in North America to purchase an electric fire engine from Austrian-based manufacturer Rosenbauer.

02/10/2020

Do you use thermal cameras when responding to a fire? If so, what features do you look for?

Avon Protection's Mi-TIC E high-resolution thermal imaging camera is lightweight and affordable as the entry model in the company's thermal camera lineup.

02/07/2020

Our colleagues at Industrial Fire World revisited the Port Wentworth sugar refinery blast with an eye to how responders should approach an incident like this.

Combustible sugar dust caused an explosion that killed 14 workers in Port Wentworth, Georgia, on Feb. 7, 2008.

02/06/2020

If you're a Southern California firefighter, we're looking forward to seeing you at the Los Angeles Fire Training Conference, May 4-6, in Long Beach. This training has been designed by firefighters for firefighters.

The Los Angeles Fire Training Conference (LAFTC), Powered by iFIRE International, is the ultimate training event, built by firefighters for firefighters. Featuring daily main conference sessions presented by nationally recognized speakers addressing the most critical issues facing the fire service ...

02/05/2020

How do you think this consolidation among fire apparatus manufacturers will impact fire agencies?

The REV Group, Inc. has acquired Spartan Emergency Response, which makes it the second largest fire apparatus manufacturer in North America, according to the company.

02/04/2020

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR MESSAGE - February 21st is the deadline.

After a 10-year absence, the Industrial Fire World Conference & Exposition will be relaunched where it all began, in Houston, Texas at the Westchase Marriott.

This conference will include presentations presented by local, national and international industry experts focusing on response safety, operational tactics, risk management, safety compliance, detection and suppression technologies, high profile incident reviews to name a few.

https://www.industrialfireworld.com/submit

  SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 2, 2020 WESTCHASE MARRIOTT - HOUSTON, TEXAS   CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS   You’re invited to join us for the 2020 Industrial Fire World Conference & Exposition Powered By iFIRE...

02/04/2020

Congrats to Chief Tonya Hoover for being named the deputy fire administrator for the National Fire Academy!

02/03/2020

Our colleagues at Industrial Fire World have posted a schedule of industrial and other firefighting training events in 2020. Check it out!

With over 20,000 readers, Industrial Fire World strives to provide timely information about news, products and services to industrial fire and emergency response managers and personnel.

01/31/2020

ICYMI: Earlier this year, we took a closer look at the pros vs cons of flourine-based foam. Check it out!

Foam partners test fluorine and non-fluorine foams at Beaumont fire school.

01/30/2020

Want to start a drone program at your fire department? Here are your first few steps!

Establishing an unmanned aircraft program requires a fire agency to navigate regulatory and training hurdles to improve operational efficiency.

01/11/2020

I challenge you to listen to Captain Roth’s closing statement. This is an outstanding example of how to use advancing technologies to overcome longstanding challenges. https://youtu.be/M-tE90jQEbk

With the recent creation of robotics response teams, public safety efforts have taken flight. In this cutting-edge talk, Fire Captain Michael Roth details th...

01/10/2020

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR MESSAGE.

After a 10-year absence, the Industrial Fire World Conference & Exposition will be relaunched where it all began, in Houston, Texas at the Westchase Marriott.

This conference will include presentations presented by local, national and international industry experts focusing on response safety, operational tactics, risk management, safety compliance, detection and suppression technologies, high profile incident reviews to name a few.

https://www.industrialfireworld.com/submit

  SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 2, 2020 WESTCHASE MARRIOTT - HOUSTON, TEXAS   CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS   You’re invited to join us for the 2020 Industrial Fire World Conference & Exposition Powered By iFIRE...

12/17/2019

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11/04/2019

Check out the Fall Issue of IFW Magazine at: https://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?m=11851&l=1 #{%22issue_id%22:628909,%22page%22:0}

10/07/2019

We're excited to announce our new partnership with the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group! Looking forward to May and the Los Angeles Fire Training Conference - Powered by iFIRE International.

TORRANCE, CA, OCTOBER 7, 2019 – In an effort to further expand its coverage in the fire industry, Bobit Business Media announced today an agreement with the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group…

10/07/2019

We're excited to be here!

TORRANCE, CA, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 – Bobit Business Media, a leading B2B media provider, announced today the launch of its new brand, iFIRE International. The “i” represents its mission to inform, in…