In spite of this, the Tacoma City Council is proposing drastic cuts that will result in service reductions and greater ...

Flammable insulating fluids and electrical faults pose significant fire and explosion risks to transformers. These hazards ...

Christmas tree fires are more serious than typical home fires with one of every 31 reported resulting in a fatality, ...

As demand for electrical energy storage systems (ESS) has expanded, safety has become a critical concern. This article examines lithium-ion battery ESS housed in outdoor enclosures, which represent th ...

Cybersecurity might sound intimidating and expensive, but the reality is that many bad actors focus on easy targets, and even ...

We have learned more from the coroner’s office about four people died in fatal home fires in Augusta and Aiken in 24 hours, ...

December is the leading month for house fires across the nation. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were the second and third leading days ...

Consumer Reports is offering safety tips to keep you toasty and safe if you plan to use a space heater in your home.

Winter is the peak season for home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association, the U.S. Fire Administration and the American Red Cross. Cooking and home heating are the leading ...

It’s finally time to start thinking about putting up your holiday decorations, but there are several dangers associated with ...

On Monday, at the town council meeting leaders will be talking about an ordinance that could separate the fire department ...

Hodges announced the appointment of Lt. Colonel John Porter as the Deputy Superintendent of the newly created Special Operations Command. With this newly created position, the four Patrol Regions and ...