Between 2014 and 2018, US fire departments responded to more than 350,000 house fires. That accounts for more than 25% of all fires in the country. Unsurprisingly, cooking and smoking are the most ...

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The most consistent violations during inspections relate to fire extinguisher annual service and inspection. Here's what safety professionals need to know. In buildings of varying occupancy, ...

A fire extinguisher is more than a tool that puts out a fire. It can be the arbiter between life or death. Putting out a fire early can mean the difference between a small, smoky mess and widespread ...

Having a portable fire extinguisher is a choice for some while required by law in states like New York. Owning a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property, but proper care and training ...

A fire extinguisher can be a critical tool in the event of a fire in your home, but not all Americans have easy access to one. According to insurance agency The Zebra, about 70 percent of Americans ...

OSHA requires that all employees be educated in the use of fire extinguishers every year, according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(g). The statute states "the employer shall provide an educational program to ...

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Small kitchen fires aren’t as uncommon as you might think. In fact, cooking was the leading cause of 44% of reported fires in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, according to the National Fire Protection ...