PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Fire districts in Pitt County have received their fire insurance classifications, resulting in new district rating results. On October 27, Fire Department Chiefs with ...

Submitted by Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. In October, the Community Protection Class rating for Deer Harbor (Fire Station 24) and Orcas Landing (Fire Station 26) areas increased to PC9A (Deer Harbor) ...

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 a 2020 survey by the insurance agency The Zebra, only about ...

Fire extinguisher training is a critical element of fire prevention, helping businesses, public institutions, and emergency personnel mitigate fire risks. This paper explores the importance of ...

U.S. standard classifications for fire extinguishers are based on the type of fuel for which they are intended. Each type is marked by a distinctive symbol: FireClass Class Fuel Symbol A Wood, paper ...

Only PV panels of fire class 1 may be installed without further determination of the used roof materials; for all other modules, an additional layer of class 1 material has to be installed below the ...

The state is working to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in retirement benefits and employer contributions to the state pension plan stemming from the Columbia River Fire & Rescue district’s ...

Fire protection plays an important rôle in Italy, and the country-specific requirements are even more stringent than the EU standard. Italy’s UNI 9177 fire protection regulation implements building ...