Do you have a fire extinguisher for your car? Do you think you need one? Think again…. 2006-2010 data from the NFPA revealed automobile fires were involved in 10% of reported U.S. fires. On average, 17 automobile fires were reported per hour. These fires killed an average of four people every week. Mechanical or electrical…
DetailsThe disaster relief efforts of the American Red Cross are continuous throughout the year as hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, earthquakes, and other severe weather destroys property across the nation. At a local level, firefighters respond to a home fire every 8 minutes in the Arkansas Region. When the fire causes severe damage to the…
Details5 Alarm Fire….you’ve heard it on the news, but what does it mean? The simple answer…the status indicates the level of response required by local authorities. Every degree alarm requires a different number of response units, which can be any type of vehicle including fire engines, ladder trucks and supervisor trucks. Fire companies send a…
DetailsIn reality, the speed of the spread of fire is even more shocking. This house fire from 2016 demonstrates how quickly a fire can get out of hand. This suburban, two story home was engulfed in flames in under 8 minutes. #neighborhooddisaster The entire video was 11 minutes, but a short snippet reveals the uncontrollable…
DetailsIn the event of a fire at home, immediately call 911. Only if the fire is small and manageable should you attempt to put out the fire yourself. If the fire is small, the power of a hand held fire extinguisher could prevent the development of a larger fire. Before trying to put out the…
DetailsAre you curious as to what’s inside a fire extinguisher? Watch the video to learn about the secrets inside the cylinder. **Do not try this at home #whoknew? Fire extinguishers contain different chemicals, depending on the application. Handheld extinguishers, which are commonly sold at hardware stores for use in the kitchen or garage, are pressurized…
DetailsDrones Creating Fire? You have to see it to believe it. Check out this video of a drone burning rubbish off power lines by the trained professionals of a Power Company in China. #donottrythisathome According to a 2013 article from nationalgeographic.com, only government agencies, some public universities, and a handful of private companies hold the…
DetailsElectric Shock Drowning (ESD) is the result of the passage of a typically low level AC current through the body with sufficient force to cause skeletal muscular paralysis, rendering the victim unable to help himself / herself, while immersed in fresh water, eventually resulting in drowning of the victim. Higher levels of AC current in…
DetailsKeeping Your Family Safe After A Flood #safetysaveslives If your house has been severely damaged by floodwaters, it is too late to save the equipment, but you can take precautions to keep your family safe. From the experts at Popular Mechanics, you can learn about the dangers of electric shock after a flood. 1. Never…
DetailsAccording to FEMA, the majority of Americans don’t know how to use an extinguisher, even if they have one in their home. Fires double in size every 60 seconds. So, you don’t want to be wasting time with searching for the extinguisher and reading over the instruction manual as a small flame grows into an…
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