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"The CSB's final written report on the tragedy, which killed two emergency responders and two propane technicians, was approved at a public meeting in Beckley, West Virginia, on September 25. 'This video shows how a number of factors - a tank placed too close to the building, a lack of necessary training for propane technicians, and a lack of awareness among technicians and responders to order an immediate evacuation - combined to take the lives of four people," said John Bresland, CSB chairman and CEO.
New Materials
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Learning an Organizing System: Library of Congress Sanborn Maps Collection
The Sanborn Maps Collection (https://www.loc.gov/collections/sanborn-maps) includes over 35,000 digitized fire insurance...
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Sanborn Map Collection at the Library of Congress, an organizational overview.
The lesson plan and accompanying slide show provide an overview of the organization and collection at the Library of...
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16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives - Everyone Goes Home
The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives were jointly developed by representatives of the major fire service...
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uavus.org | U.S. Association of Unmanned Aerial Videographers
United States Association of Unmanned Aerial Videographers (UAVUS) is the largest association of professional unmanned...
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Beyond Safety Training | SpringerLink
This book investigates why, despite more and more resources devoted to safety training, expectations are not entirely...
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B. Elliott - DL105: Marine Survival Faculty e-Portfolio for CSU Maritime
These open teaching materials are being utilized in a Marine Survival course for undergraduate students by Captain Britt...
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B.C. Campus Open Education: Open Textbook Self-Publishing Guide
B.C. Campus Open Education: Open Textbook Self-Publishing Guide is a practical reference/development tool for individuals...
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Certified Mission Critical Operator Textbook - Instructor Edition
This is an instructor textbook covering the required objectives for the certified mission critical operator exam.
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Certified Mission Critical Operator Textbook - Student Edition - SkillsCommons Repository
This book is designed for first-year students in a Mission Critical Operations degree or certificate program who require...
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Health and Safety in Canadian Workplaces
Workplace injuries happen every day and can profoundly affect workers, their families, and the communities they live in....
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European Union (EU) Bookshop: All EU publications You are looking for!
EU Bookshop is an online bookshop, library, and archive of publications dating back to 1952. It contains 110,000 titles...
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Combustion In Pre-Industrial English Literature
The book takes authors over the time span from Chaucer to Jane Austen and analyses their work for features of combustion....
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Overview of Safety Instrumented Systems
This is a free book offered by BookBoon. For project managers and engineers involved with hazardous processes, this...
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Introduction to Concentrations and Conversions of Air Contaminants. Lecture Series: Preparation for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examinations
Concentrations of air contaminants are often expressed by volume, as parts-per-million (ppm), or by weight, as...
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Sling Load and Beam Support Cable Tension Calculations, Part 2. Lecture Series: Preparation for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examinations
This lecture explores some basic concepts used to establish working load limits of supporting cables in a variety of...
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Line A: Safe Work Practices Competency A-5: Describe Fire Safety
As a trades worker you have a responsibility to work safely, and fire prevention is a primary concern. Many of the work...
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Line A: Safe Work Practices Competency A-1: Control Workplace Hazards
Safety is a part of the job. When you take a job, you have a safety obligation to your employer, co-workers, family, and...
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Line A: Safe Work Practices Competency: A-4 Describe Personal Safety Practices
These Learning Tasks describe the clothing and protective equipment workers must wear on the job site and the safety...
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HOW TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER: CAREERS IN FIREFIGHTING
' Firefighters work in forested, rural and urban areas to protect lives and property. While there are several pathways...
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How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher Training Video
This video was created by the Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association to train viewers to learn how to assess a...
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Smoke Alarms
This is a short video on why smoke alarms matter and how to keep your smoke alarms working.
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Fire Extinguisher Tutorial
This is a training video that teaches how to use a fire extinguisher.
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The Ben Woodruff Story
This is the emotional story of the Phi Gamma Delta fire at the University of North Carolina that killed Ben and four...
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Peter's Story
The City of Madison Common Council unanimously passed a new smoke alarm ordinance in March 2009. The ordinance was named...
New Members
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John VidalValley High School
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Neil PigottVirgin
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Matthew HallockRio Hondo College
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Dan DeiteringIntermediate District 287
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Tracey KoCouncil
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Andra ShawMaryland Department of General Services
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Michael RobinsmithBritish Columbia Institute of Technology
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Karla MartinEastern Gateway Community College
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steven hoytNorth Carolina Community/Technical College System
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Michael crumpSouthwest Tennessee Community College
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Jose Luis LopezCatalonia Fire Department
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romane aedoINACAP Universidad Tecnológica de Chile
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tommie tommietommie
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L RenElearning
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Dr.Mohammad Rafiqur RahmanAsian International Private School, Abu Dhabi
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Frank DonatiFanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology
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Shenita SpruellPersons with Disabilities
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jim andersonmaxbounty
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Mohamad GasimBayan Group
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sergio montañezcolegio el tequendama
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Omar NassarOmar Ahmed Mohamed Nassar
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Ellen WhybrowCity of Edmonton
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Eugene OosthuizenProfileWeaver
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JOSE ROBERTO SALDANHAFundação CASA-SP
Materials by Discipline
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- Disaster Planning (53)
- Fire Administration (27)
- Fire Behavior and Combustion (46)
- Fire Investigation (34)
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- Fire Protection Systems (19)
- Foundations of Emergency Services (29)
- Hazardous Materials (39)
- Marine Firefighting (2)
- Safety (48)
Fire Safety on the Web
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Crews extinguish overnight chimney fire
Jan 16, 2021 10:56 PM PST
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Man accused of bomb threat, setting fire to his car at Seattle FBI field office
Jan 16, 2021 08:58 PM PST
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Man seriously injured in NW Side fire
Jan 16, 2021 08:52 PM PST
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CAL FIRE conducts a structure fire training exercise for firefighters
Jan 16, 2021 08:29 PM PST
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Jim Bridenstine on Twitter: "Update on @NASA_SLS hot fire test: Teams are evaluating ...
Jan 16, 2021 07:18 PM PST
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Fallen candle sets Brandon mobile home on fire, officials say
Jan 16, 2021 07:11 PM PST
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Multiple fire officials respond to Kirkwood house fire
Jan 16, 2021 06:01 PM PST
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Fire heavily damages house in East Hartford
Jan 16, 2021 05:41 PM PST
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Firefighters respond to Lehighton high-rise
Jan 16, 2021 04:58 PM PST
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Crews rush to put out fire in vacant home
Jan 16, 2021 04:47 PM PST
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Massive fire breaks out at Jaxon Energy
Jan 16, 2021 04:42 PM PST
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Frying pan left on the stove causes Kahaluu house fire
Jan 16, 2021 04:08 PM PST
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Fire breaks out behind McCubbin's
Jan 16, 2021 03:52 PM PST
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Long-serving Bandera Co. first responders get help after fire destroys part of their home
Jan 16, 2021 03:26 PM PST
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Fire forces 3 from Saffron Circle home
Jan 16, 2021 03:03 PM PST
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Parishville fire leaves crews on scene for several hours
Jan 16, 2021 03:02 PM PST
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Crews battle house fire in east Wichita
Jan 16, 2021 02:52 PM PST
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Friday night structure fire in Sparta completely destroys suite
Jan 16, 2021 02:07 PM PST
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Fire damages Sparta building housing several businesses
Jan 16, 2021 01:46 PM PST
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Firefighters respond to deadly house fire in Easley
Jan 16, 2021 01:45 PM PST
Fire Safety on Twitter
- As we wish our U.S. Fire Administrator, Chief G. Keith Bryant, a fond and heartfelt farewell, Deputy Fire Administr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…21 hours ago | usfire
- If you're using a space heater for a little extra warmth this #winter, be sure you have it plugged in correctly. Pl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…1 day ago | usfire
- RT @NAEMSEpgh: A message from @NHTSAgov - Office of EMS:
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Link to "Fire and EMS Response to Civil Unrest" on EMS.gov:
h…1 day ago | usfire
- RT @Readygov: Are you a young leader and want to:
✅ Learn more about emergency preparedness?
✅ Meet and network with your peers?
✅ Make a…1 day ago | usfire
- RT @DHSBlueCampaign: We need your help #TacklingTrafficking. This month, we're highlighting federal resources that will help you learn to i…2 days ago | usfire
- A very timely and important message about working smoke alarms thanks to our friends @WVFireMarshal! #COVIDー19… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…2 days ago | usfire
- The safety risk for fire & EMS personnel responding to civil unrest incidents may be elevated. Follow the general g… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…2 days ago | usfire
- 2021 NFPA Conference & Expo NEWS! The 2021 #NFPAConf will be an all-virtual experience. It'll be a continuous lineu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…2 days ago | NFPA
- RT @NHTSAgov: #MoveOver to protect first responders. https://t.co/xjpuG9dEoa, photo: pic.twitter.com/xjpuG9dEoa3 days ago | usfire
- The Mexico City Subway Station Fire Raises Questions About Maintenance and Updating bit.ly/2N3olas… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…3 days ago | NFPA