Inside: Have you ever wondered can steam set off a smoke detector? We discover why this happens, and whether steam can set off a smoke detector. Having properly working and operating smoke detectors in your home is so important as they keep not only your home safe but your family safe too. That’s why you … Read more
The omnipresent fear of fire has taught us to always guard against it, and throughout the countless millennia, since we first dabbled with and learned how to create it, we’ve become better at both preventing and putting fire out if it does become a threat to life or property. The days of having a bucket … Read more
Can you imagine what would happen if there was a fire in your RV and you couldn’t put it out? Not only would you risk damaging some of your favorite belongings, but you also risk hurting your loved ones, too. It just doesn’t bear thinking about. The solution, of course, is to get yourself a … Read more
When it comes to firefighting, a lot of specialized gear and equipment are needed, along with the right clothing and accessories. After all, firemen are rushing into the fire, risking their lives in order to save others. And if you are a firefighter, you will be given the appropriate equipment, certified, and tested. However, you might … Read more
Firefighters go where they’re needed, sometimes ignoring the dangers even when no one is inside a burning building to be saved – Bill Dedman When the world around you is consumed in a raging inferno, the familiar wail of a fire engine can be the most welcome sound you’ll ever hear. But is that siren … Read more
How much does a fire hydrant cost? That’s actually a trickier question than you might expect, because by no means are all fire hydrants created equal. The cost of the hydrants when they were put in will in some cases be vastly different to the replacement cost would be, were you to need to change … Read more
Asthma is one of the most common conditions in the US; in fact, it affects approximately 25 million Americans— that’s around 8% of adults and 7% of children in the country. So what happens if these people want to become firefighters? Many people assume that if you have asthma, you’re automatically disqualified from the application … Read more
When firefighters are called out to action, to battle a raging fire, they will often rely on the nearest fire hydrant in order to have a good supply of water. There are usually fire hydrants to be found all around cities and towns, and there are more than you might think, it’s just that sometimes … Read more
Wildland firefighting is among the most harsh and physically demanding jobs you can do. To do it properly, you need the best equipment – and that includes your boots. But wildland firefighting also has particular challenges when it comes to finding the right pair of boots. For instance, most outside workers go immediately for steel … Read more
There are two issues to tackle when it comes to opening a fire hydrant. Number #1 – unless you have the right permit, it’s probably illegal – so, there’s that. There are reasons it’s illegal, and we’ll come to those on the way to explaining the whole permit thing. Number #2 – there’s a right … Read more