ORLANDO, Fla. – When most people buy a fire extinguisher, they stash it under the sink or in a corner and forget about it, but according to fire officials, that's one of the worst things you can do.

In buildings of varying occupancy, classifications such as Business, Assembly, Minor Mercantile, Educational, Healthcare, Industrial and other designations are all ...

If a fire happens to break out in your kitchen, there's one very important safety tool that you'll want to have on hand to ...

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 ...

EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - When it comes to handling emergencies, having the right knowledge and tools can make a difference. In case of fire, this can save homes and lives from being destroyed. Nacogdoches ...

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – During National Fire Prevention Week, the USAG Bavaria Fire Department invites community members to participate in fire extinguisher trainings. This year, the campaign runs from ...

Hoverboards may have been one of this holiday season's must-have gifts, but they've also been dogged by safety and quality concerns. Now, a federal safety official has gone so far as to recommend ...

A federal safety agency issued a warning today urging consumer not to use fire extinguisher balls sold on Amazon because they may fail to put out a fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

October 5 - 11 is Fire Prevention Week! Read the new edition of Shop Talk (pdf) to learn more about lithium ion battery safety. At William & Mary, fire safety is practiced to reduce the destruction ...