Turn Out Fire & Safety

How to Keep Your Foot Safe During a Pedicure

Is pedicure safety really something you need to be aware of? It is. Because if you don’t watch it, you …

How To Find A Reputable Fire Protection Company

Finding the best fire protection company is easier than you think.

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!

Fire extinguishers last anywhere from 5 to 15 years. If it's been a while since you've inspected yours, follow this guide to tell if it's in working order.

4 Things You Could Stand To Worry Less About While Concealed Carrying

There are certain stresses that come with concealed carrying. Not that you shouldn't, but you can actually stand to worry a little less. Read on...

Firefighters Are Warning People To Never, Ever Leave Bottled Water In Your Car

Proven Tips to Consider When Choosing Suitable Stair Lift

Stair lifts are indispensable equipment for people with mobility issues. It helps them bypass the challenges of moving up and down the stai...

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Do fire departments need small, specialty vehicles?

Once the department decides it needs them, training on how to safely use them in the environment where they'll be deployed is critical

Explainer: What happens after a fire department is decertified?

These changes leave a lot of area for other fire departments to cover.

How can data drive a fire department?

Properly allocating fire department resources means understanding the community's need, and that means understanding the data

A Consumption Drill Is Not What You Might Think

Training is a part of everyday life in a fire department and the Spring Fire Department takes that to the next level every day.

Is your home fire safe this holiday season? (Cicero Fire Department)

Neighbors<br>As families decorate their homes for the holiday season, we are urging everyone to keep fire safety in mind. While decorations can help to brighten up the holidays for many people, it’s important to make sure they are installed correctly so they don’t become a hazard to your safety or your home.<br>With both live and artificial Christmas trees, it’s important to take extra safety precautions when placing them inside your home. It only takes a few seconds for a tree to…

How to implement a wellness program in your fire department

Fire chiefs can help promote the mental and physical health of their volunteer firefighters by implementing a wellness program. Taking a comprehensive approach, making a team-wide commitment and changing the culture of a department can help a wellness program be successful.

The Fire Department Does Not Recommend Drying Clothes

What doesn't the fire department want you to do when drying clothes? Have appliance manufacturers hidden risks for decades? How can you protect your family?

Is there a better approach for fire department testing?

Testing plays an important role in the application and promotion process, but needs to evolve to remain valid and useful

Ask a Firefighter: How can local fire departments recruit more women?

Recently a family with small children visited my firehouse. The girl in the family was amazed to see two women in the station during her visit and was very surprised

Local fire departments work together, even when they need new equipment

Rapid City Fire Department and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department have been haring a brush truck, that will not solely be Whispering Pines.

The problem with an offensive fire department video that doesn't offend

The too-easily offended can become the enemy of correcting genuinely offensive behavior

Fire Department Receives Safety Grant for Accident Prevention

Workplace injuries can be costly for both the business and the worker. The injured employee may face long recovery times and substantial medical bills, and workplace productivity may suffer while he is away. If he does not return, the company has to hire and train a new employee, a costly process. In short, everyone benefits …

Local fire departments warn residents to be cautious when out on the river

If you go out on the river make sure you are thinking safety first.