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Two dogs died in an overnight fire in Kansas City, Kan. Firefighters, however, revived a third one.
The fire was reported about11:55 p.m. Sunday at 715 N. 65th Street.
When firefighters arrived, they saw fire coming from the one-story wood-frame house. They brought the fire under control within 11 minutes.
No one was home at the time, but firefighters found three dogs inside during their first search of the home. They were able to revive only one of the dogs.
The fire caused an estimated $25,000 in damages to the house and its contents.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
KansasCity
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Man killed, mother badly hurt in Newark fire
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A fire ripped through a Newark home early yesterday morning, killing a 28-year-old man and severely injuring his mother.
Family members said Lena Gaskin, 52, and her son, Lorenzo Gaskin, both school bus drivers, were trapped when a fire quickly spread through their Norman Road home, an attached duplex on a quiet, residential road.
Though he declined to identify the victims, fire chief Michael Lalor said the female victim was badly burned but managed to survive by jumping from the window of a second-floor bedroom. Firefighters found her in the back yard. The man did not make it out of the house and was found by firefighters in the doorway of the bedroom, Lalor said.
Lena Gaskin's sister, Susan Newton, said Lorenzo Gaskin, known by his nickname, Raheem, was seriously injured in a recent car accident and was recovering from his injuries. He also suffered from asthma, she said.
"He was too weak to get out of the house," said Newton, 46, of Montclair, in a phone interview.
Lorenzo Gaskin was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, Lalor said. Lena Gaskin was taken to Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, where she was listed in critical condition in the hospital's burn unit, a hospital spokeswoman said.
The family dog, Pop-Pop, also died in the fire, Newton said.
Neighbor Thomas Ladner, 38, who lives one house down from Gaskin, was watching television around 1 a.m. when he heard a window burst.
"I came running outside and saw flames and started banging on the door," Ladner said. Other neighbors came out and started throwing rocks at the windows.
Lamarr Johnson, 28, who lives in the duplex attached to Gaskin's home, was awakened by the ruckus.
"They were yelling and honking the horn," said Johnson, a 28-year-old daycare worker. When Johnson went outside, he saw Gaskin's door was on fire and rushed back inside to get his fiancee and 3-year-old son out of the house.
"It just went up," Johnson said of the fire that consumed Gaskin's house. "The two front windows were completely on fire."
"The flames were so big," Ladner said, adding he could hear the dog wailing inside. "I thought, should I run in? But by that time, there were just too many flames."
Ladner said he saw two people brought out on gurneys. "They were burnt bad," he said.
The fire, which started on the first floor, does not appear to be suspicious, Lalor said.
NJ.com
A fire ripped through a Newark home early yesterday morning, killing a 28-year-old man and severely injuring his mother.
Family members said Lena Gaskin, 52, and her son, Lorenzo Gaskin, both school bus drivers, were trapped when a fire quickly spread through their Norman Road home, an attached duplex on a quiet, residential road.
Though he declined to identify the victims, fire chief Michael Lalor said the female victim was badly burned but managed to survive by jumping from the window of a second-floor bedroom. Firefighters found her in the back yard. The man did not make it out of the house and was found by firefighters in the doorway of the bedroom, Lalor said.
Lena Gaskin's sister, Susan Newton, said Lorenzo Gaskin, known by his nickname, Raheem, was seriously injured in a recent car accident and was recovering from his injuries. He also suffered from asthma, she said.
"He was too weak to get out of the house," said Newton, 46, of Montclair, in a phone interview.
Lorenzo Gaskin was taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, Lalor said. Lena Gaskin was taken to Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, where she was listed in critical condition in the hospital's burn unit, a hospital spokeswoman said.
The family dog, Pop-Pop, also died in the fire, Newton said.
Neighbor Thomas Ladner, 38, who lives one house down from Gaskin, was watching television around 1 a.m. when he heard a window burst.
"I came running outside and saw flames and started banging on the door," Ladner said. Other neighbors came out and started throwing rocks at the windows.
Lamarr Johnson, 28, who lives in the duplex attached to Gaskin's home, was awakened by the ruckus.
"They were yelling and honking the horn," said Johnson, a 28-year-old daycare worker. When Johnson went outside, he saw Gaskin's door was on fire and rushed back inside to get his fiancee and 3-year-old son out of the house.
"It just went up," Johnson said of the fire that consumed Gaskin's house. "The two front windows were completely on fire."
"The flames were so big," Ladner said, adding he could hear the dog wailing inside. "I thought, should I run in? But by that time, there were just too many flames."
Ladner said he saw two people brought out on gurneys. "They were burnt bad," he said.
The fire, which started on the first floor, does not appear to be suspicious, Lalor said.
NJ.com
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Dog rescued from tree
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Jeremy Brown thought he had seen everything as chief of the Harlowe Volunteer Fire Department.
That was until Saturday morning.
A group of volunteer firefighters needed more than an hour to rescue a dog that had gotten its head stuck in the bottom of a tree.
"We've never been taught anything about extricating a dog from a tree," Brown said. "We're good at cars, not at trees. There's no textbook to tell you how to extricate a dog from a tree."
Brown said the dog, named Rocky, is just fine, especially considering its ordeal.
"The biggest thing is that we saved the dog's life," he said. "The dog's fine, no injuries, no nothing."
Brown said he received a call at 11:19 a.m. Saturday and was surprised what he found when he arrived at the scene on Belangia Road in eastern Craven County.
"The dog was chasing a squirrel or opossum and ran right into a hole at the bottom of the tree," Brown said. "One of the neighbors asked how we were going to get the dog out, and I said ‘I don't know.'"
Brown called for his equipment truck, which has chain saws and extrication equipment such as the Jaws of Life.
He said he and nine of his volunteers determined that the 40-foot tree was hollow at the bottom and proceeded to saw the tree down about three feet above where the dog was stuck.
He said crews realized a root of the tree had the dog pinned. They then used the Jaws of Life to basically peel and pry open the tree down the sides and then were able to free the dog.
"When we got the dog out, everybody cheered," Brown said.
He said despite all the commotion going on, the dog, which he described as a lab-pit bull mix, remained calm.
"The dog tried to move a little, but then stayed still. It was incredible," Brown said. "Considering the saws and everything going on around him, he remained calm. Apparently he knew we were trying to help him."
He said the rescue produced a good community feeling.
"I've been doing this for 14 years, and I've never had to extricate a dog from a tree," Brown said. "It was unreal."
The owner of the dog could not be reached for comment.
Havelock News
Jeremy Brown thought he had seen everything as chief of the Harlowe Volunteer Fire Department.
That was until Saturday morning.
A group of volunteer firefighters needed more than an hour to rescue a dog that had gotten its head stuck in the bottom of a tree.
"We've never been taught anything about extricating a dog from a tree," Brown said. "We're good at cars, not at trees. There's no textbook to tell you how to extricate a dog from a tree."
Brown said the dog, named Rocky, is just fine, especially considering its ordeal.
"The biggest thing is that we saved the dog's life," he said. "The dog's fine, no injuries, no nothing."
Brown said he received a call at 11:19 a.m. Saturday and was surprised what he found when he arrived at the scene on Belangia Road in eastern Craven County.
"The dog was chasing a squirrel or opossum and ran right into a hole at the bottom of the tree," Brown said. "One of the neighbors asked how we were going to get the dog out, and I said ‘I don't know.'"
Brown called for his equipment truck, which has chain saws and extrication equipment such as the Jaws of Life.
He said he and nine of his volunteers determined that the 40-foot tree was hollow at the bottom and proceeded to saw the tree down about three feet above where the dog was stuck.
He said crews realized a root of the tree had the dog pinned. They then used the Jaws of Life to basically peel and pry open the tree down the sides and then were able to free the dog.
"When we got the dog out, everybody cheered," Brown said.
He said despite all the commotion going on, the dog, which he described as a lab-pit bull mix, remained calm.
"The dog tried to move a little, but then stayed still. It was incredible," Brown said. "Considering the saws and everything going on around him, he remained calm. Apparently he knew we were trying to help him."
He said the rescue produced a good community feeling.
"I've been doing this for 14 years, and I've never had to extricate a dog from a tree," Brown said. "It was unreal."
The owner of the dog could not be reached for comment.
Havelock News
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Nail in Propane Cylinder Blamed for Ashburn Fire
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Fire broke out at a house in Ashburn on Saturday when a carpenter driving a nail into a basement wall accidentally pierced a propane gas cylinder, according to the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office.
The worker was trying to strike a stud in the wall but missed, causing the nail to go through the wall and into the camping-style propane cylinder, fire officials said. They said the propane was released near a gas water heater's pilot light, igniting the fire.
Crews from Arcola, South Riding, Ashburn and Sterling Park, responding to a 911 call at 3:34 p.m., encountered fire throughout the house at 42811 Conquest Circle. It took about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.
The carpenter was taken to Inova Loudoun Hospital with minor burns on his hands. No one else was injured.
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Damage to the house was estimated at $400,000, and its four residents are being housed elsewhere.
The Washington Post
Fire broke out at a house in Ashburn on Saturday when a carpenter driving a nail into a basement wall accidentally pierced a propane gas cylinder, according to the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office.
The worker was trying to strike a stud in the wall but missed, causing the nail to go through the wall and into the camping-style propane cylinder, fire officials said. They said the propane was released near a gas water heater's pilot light, igniting the fire.
Crews from Arcola, South Riding, Ashburn and Sterling Park, responding to a 911 call at 3:34 p.m., encountered fire throughout the house at 42811 Conquest Circle. It took about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.
The carpenter was taken to Inova Loudoun Hospital with minor burns on his hands. No one else was injured.
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Damage to the house was estimated at $400,000, and its four residents are being housed elsewhere.
The Washington Post
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Children playing with lighter spark fire
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Two children playing with a lighter started a two-alarm fire this afternoon in a Roslindale townhouse, the Boston Fire Department said.
The children, ages 4 and 6, both escaped injury after one called 911, said department spokesman Steve MacDonald.
The blaze broke out at 3 p.m. in a two-story building at 46 June St. It started in a second-floor bedroom. One firefighter was taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital with chest pains.
Damage was estimated at $175,000, MacDonald said. Investigators are still on the scene.
The Boston Globe
Two children playing with a lighter started a two-alarm fire this afternoon in a Roslindale townhouse, the Boston Fire Department said.
The children, ages 4 and 6, both escaped injury after one called 911, said department spokesman Steve MacDonald.
The blaze broke out at 3 p.m. in a two-story building at 46 June St. It started in a second-floor bedroom. One firefighter was taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital with chest pains.
Damage was estimated at $175,000, MacDonald said. Investigators are still on the scene.
The Boston Globe
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Revelstoke Fire Department name changed
INCIDENT REPORT
The Revelstoke Fire Department is now known as Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services.
The name change, which was approved at a recent -Revelstoke city council meeting, came in response to a recommendation from fire chief Rob Girard.
He outlined the reasons for the name change in a memo to council.
It notes that the department wanted the name change in order to reflect the many services the department provides in addition to regular fire services. These services include rescue, auto extrication, BC Ambulance lift assists, public education, proposed first responder services and inspections.
Girard notes that many fire departments in B.C. have made similar name changes.
In order to be respectful and sensitive to the historical aspect of the Revelstoke Fire Department, new fire equipment will be marked with the quote “Serving with Pride since 1892” in addition to the new name.
The Fire Department will implement the changes by marking new equipment with the new name as it arrives. This was presented as a cheaper alternative to changing the name on all the equipment at once.
The Revelstoke Times Review
The Revelstoke Fire Department is now known as Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services.
The name change, which was approved at a recent -Revelstoke city council meeting, came in response to a recommendation from fire chief Rob Girard.
He outlined the reasons for the name change in a memo to council.
It notes that the department wanted the name change in order to reflect the many services the department provides in addition to regular fire services. These services include rescue, auto extrication, BC Ambulance lift assists, public education, proposed first responder services and inspections.
Girard notes that many fire departments in B.C. have made similar name changes.
In order to be respectful and sensitive to the historical aspect of the Revelstoke Fire Department, new fire equipment will be marked with the quote “Serving with Pride since 1892” in addition to the new name.
The Fire Department will implement the changes by marking new equipment with the new name as it arrives. This was presented as a cheaper alternative to changing the name on all the equipment at once.
The Revelstoke Times Review
Skiers buried by avalanche survive
INCIDENT REPORT
CALGARY — Two backcountry skiers survived being trapped Monday in an avalanche near Lake Louise.
The buried skiers, from Australia and New Zealand, were in a group of four who were experienced and had proper avalanche equipment, officials said.
One woman was able to dig herself out of the snow to freedom after the slide, which took place around noon at Shoel Valley, in the Paradise Valley area south of Lake Louise.
Another woman was knocked unconscious momentarily, but was freed and revived by her companions.
“They made a tragedy turn into a very good news story,” said Mark Merchant, spokesman for Parks Canada.
“If you’re going to get caught in the backcountry, your best chance of survival is self-extrication.”
The avalanche rated a 2.5 on a scale of 5, “something that could take cars and trucks off the roadway,” said Merchant.
One of the skiers set out for help and contacted the Banff National Park dispatchers.
Helicopters flew the women to Banff Mineral Springs Hospital with unknown injuries, which were believed to be minor.
Avalanche conditions at alpine and treeline levels are listed as considerable, which means both natural and human-triggered slides are possible, according to Parks Canada.
At least 15 people have died in avalanches in Canada since late 2008.
Lake Louise is about 180 kilometres west of Calgary.
Calgary Herald
CALGARY — Two backcountry skiers survived being trapped Monday in an avalanche near Lake Louise.
The buried skiers, from Australia and New Zealand, were in a group of four who were experienced and had proper avalanche equipment, officials said.
One woman was able to dig herself out of the snow to freedom after the slide, which took place around noon at Shoel Valley, in the Paradise Valley area south of Lake Louise.
Another woman was knocked unconscious momentarily, but was freed and revived by her companions.
“They made a tragedy turn into a very good news story,” said Mark Merchant, spokesman for Parks Canada.
“If you’re going to get caught in the backcountry, your best chance of survival is self-extrication.”
The avalanche rated a 2.5 on a scale of 5, “something that could take cars and trucks off the roadway,” said Merchant.
One of the skiers set out for help and contacted the Banff National Park dispatchers.
Helicopters flew the women to Banff Mineral Springs Hospital with unknown injuries, which were believed to be minor.
Avalanche conditions at alpine and treeline levels are listed as considerable, which means both natural and human-triggered slides are possible, according to Parks Canada.
At least 15 people have died in avalanches in Canada since late 2008.
Lake Louise is about 180 kilometres west of Calgary.
Calgary Herald
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Man seriously burned in drug lab fire
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A man in his 20s is in hospital with serious burns after a fire broke out in what police say is a drug lab in the city's east end Friday.
Around 4 p.m., Toronto Fire Services responded to a report of smoke coming from a multi-storey brick house on Craven Rd., in the area of Coxwell Ave. and Gerrard St.
Smoke and flames were visible from the second-floor window when fire crew arrived. A man was found outside the building suffering second and third-degree burns and was transported to Toronto East General Hospital.
Firefighters found chemicals inside and the Hazardous Materials Unit was called to investigate.
Police confirmed the home was being used as a drug lab.
Several homes in the area were evacuated as a safety precaution. A specialized clean-up team also arrived to remove the chemicals.
Damages to the building are estimated at $75,000.
No arrests have been made.
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A man in his 20s is in hospital with serious burns after a fire broke out in what police say is a drug lab in the city's east end Friday.
Around 4 p.m., Toronto Fire Services responded to a report of smoke coming from a multi-storey brick house on Craven Rd., in the area of Coxwell Ave. and Gerrard St.
Smoke and flames were visible from the second-floor window when fire crew arrived. A man was found outside the building suffering second and third-degree burns and was transported to Toronto East General Hospital.
Firefighters found chemicals inside and the Hazardous Materials Unit was called to investigate.
Police confirmed the home was being used as a drug lab.
Several homes in the area were evacuated as a safety precaution. A specialized clean-up team also arrived to remove the chemicals.
Damages to the building are estimated at $75,000.
No arrests have been made.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Series of event leads to high speed chase and crash at Easland and Pole Line Road
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A high speed car chase ended in a serious crash at the intersection of Pole Line and Eastland at around 2pm Friday afternoon.
Twin Falls Police believe that this incident is related to a series of events this afternoon, that involved a man, who has been identified as 28 year old Twin Falls resident Christopher Schmitz, driving a 2002 white Pontiac Bonneville.
He is believed to be involved in a hit and run accident at The Magic Valley Mall, leaving the scene of a burglary in the 800 block of Quincy Street; as well as an aggravated battery on a female near the Lynnwood Shopping Center.
Schmidt attempted to elude officers in a high speed chase heading east on pole line with speed reaching an excess of 100 miles an hour.
Schmidt failed to negotiate the corner and was struck by a full sized pick-up at the intersection of Pole Line and Eastland Drive.
Schmidt had to be extricated from the Pontiac, and was transported along with 29 year old Zachary Todd of Kimberly and 24 year old Amanda Will to St. Luke's Magic Valley.
The investigation continues and we will bring you more information as it becomes available.
A high speed car chase ended in a serious crash at the intersection of Pole Line and Eastland at around 2pm Friday afternoon.
Twin Falls Police believe that this incident is related to a series of events this afternoon, that involved a man, who has been identified as 28 year old Twin Falls resident Christopher Schmitz, driving a 2002 white Pontiac Bonneville.
He is believed to be involved in a hit and run accident at The Magic Valley Mall, leaving the scene of a burglary in the 800 block of Quincy Street; as well as an aggravated battery on a female near the Lynnwood Shopping Center.
Schmidt attempted to elude officers in a high speed chase heading east on pole line with speed reaching an excess of 100 miles an hour.
Schmidt failed to negotiate the corner and was struck by a full sized pick-up at the intersection of Pole Line and Eastland Drive.
Schmidt had to be extricated from the Pontiac, and was transported along with 29 year old Zachary Todd of Kimberly and 24 year old Amanda Will to St. Luke's Magic Valley.
The investigation continues and we will bring you more information as it becomes available.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2009
Release # 09-151 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 345-4407
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
Units: About 167,000
Distributor: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. “Kidde” and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. The manufacture year is on the bottom of the extinguisher. If your extinguisher is one of the listed model numbers and is marked with the year 07 or 08, contact Kidde to determine if you have a recalled extinguisher.
Sold at: Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, please contact Kidde for additional information.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde at (888) 345-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.Kidde.com
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Picture of Pressure Gauge
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To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2009
Release # 09-151 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 345-4407
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
Units: About 167,000
Distributor: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. “Kidde” and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. The manufacture year is on the bottom of the extinguisher. If your extinguisher is one of the listed model numbers and is marked with the year 07 or 08, contact Kidde to determine if you have a recalled extinguisher.
Sold at: Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, please contact Kidde for additional information.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde at (888) 345-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.Kidde.com
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To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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The Corpus Christi Police Department Patrol is saddened to report that a veteran Patrol officer was struck and killed overnight by a fleeing motorist. For additional information go to www.Respondersafety.com.
The Corpus Christi Police Department Patrol is saddened to report that a veteran Patrol officer was struck and killed overnight by a fleeing motorist. For additional information go to www.Respondersafety.com.
Salt dumped on street brings Hazmat to scene
Salt dumped on downtown Knoxville street brings Hazmat to scene
The call came in at 10:00 a.m.. Traffic was re-routed around the spill and the Knoxville Fire Department's Hazmat unit responded. Samples showed the substance was table salt. The caller didn't know what name was on the tanker truck. ...
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The call came in at 10:00 a.m.. Traffic was re-routed around the spill and the Knoxville Fire Department's Hazmat unit responded. Samples showed the substance was table salt. The caller didn't know what name was on the tanker truck. ...
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Crosley, Magic Chef, and Performa by Maytag Refrigerator Recall, 2009
Maytag recalled about 1.6 million refrigerators due to risk of fire.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators
Units: About 1.6 million
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Hazard: An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 41 reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 16 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.
Description: The recall includes certain Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side by side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel. They have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner and have the following model and serial number combinations:
Serial Numbers ENDING with
AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with
Side by Side
Refrigerators
AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, CA, CC, CE, CG, CJ, CL, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY, ZZ
ARS, CS, JC, JS, MS, MZ, PS
Top Freezer
Refrigerators
AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY, ZZ
AT, CT, MT, PT
Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from January 2001 through January 2004 for between about $350 and $1600.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Maytag toll-free at
(866) 533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.repair.maytag.com.
Representative Models:
Figure 1: Side by Side model
Figure 2: Top Freezer model
Figure 3: Model/Serial Label
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of Product: Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators
Units: About 1.6 million
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Hazard: An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 41 reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 16 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.
Description: The recall includes certain Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side by side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel. They have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner and have the following model and serial number combinations:
Serial Numbers ENDING with
AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with
Side by Side
Refrigerators
AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, CA, CC, CE, CG, CJ, CL, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY, ZZ
ARS, CS, JC, JS, MS, MZ, PS
Top Freezer
Refrigerators
AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR, AT, AV, AX, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY, ZZ
AT, CT, MT, PT
Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from January 2001 through January 2004 for between about $350 and $1600.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Maytag toll-free at
(866) 533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.repair.maytag.com.
Representative Models:
Figure 1: Side by Side model
Figure 2: Top Freezer model
Figure 3: Model/Serial Label
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Icemen hockey
Pictures from our game last night vs. Standard Suds. We dominated. Thanks to the ringers we brought in.
Strathmore man arrested in alleged Molotov cocktail bombing
Strathmore man arrested in alleged Molotov cocktail bombing
Metro Canada - Calgary - Calgary,Canada
A Strathmore man has been arrested by RCMP after allegedly throwing a number of Molotov cocktails through the window of a residence in the town. ...
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Metro Canada - Calgary - Calgary,Canada
A Strathmore man has been arrested by RCMP after allegedly throwing a number of Molotov cocktails through the window of a residence in the town. ...
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Fire Chief agrees ‘Urination ineffective as fire fighting technique'
Fire Chief agrees ‘Urination ineffective as fire fighting technique'
A little sarcasm goes a long way.
Originally posted here.
Newly appointed Chief Fire Officer, Ian Furno of Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade has pointed out that members of the public confronted by a person on fire ‘should not consider urination as a viable option irrespective of whether the victim is likeable or not’.
On his first day in charge the 46 year-old explained that had heard people many times in recent years insist that they wouldn’t use this method on people and wholeheartedly agreed with their conclusion. ‘I worry that people would even consider such action in a fire emergency’, he continued, ‘It suggests that they have not been reading our leaflets at all. Even if their bladder was very full the pressure and volume would be considerably below recommended levels outlined in the industry guidelines for hoses and extinguishers’.
Chief Officer Furno pointed out also that ‘speed of application and accuracy issues would also weigh against this as a favoured option. We certainly do not even touch on this technique when training our own fire officers.’
He then went on to point out the complete lack of supporting scientific evidence to connect undergarment fires with the victim not telling the truth. ‘We want people to take every precaution they can to guard against their pants catching fire, but there is no evidence that being a liar significantly increases the risk.’
Posted: 8 March 2009 by Pellethead
A little sarcasm goes a long way.
Originally posted here.
Newly appointed Chief Fire Officer, Ian Furno of Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade has pointed out that members of the public confronted by a person on fire ‘should not consider urination as a viable option irrespective of whether the victim is likeable or not’.
On his first day in charge the 46 year-old explained that had heard people many times in recent years insist that they wouldn’t use this method on people and wholeheartedly agreed with their conclusion. ‘I worry that people would even consider such action in a fire emergency’, he continued, ‘It suggests that they have not been reading our leaflets at all. Even if their bladder was very full the pressure and volume would be considerably below recommended levels outlined in the industry guidelines for hoses and extinguishers’.
Chief Officer Furno pointed out also that ‘speed of application and accuracy issues would also weigh against this as a favoured option. We certainly do not even touch on this technique when training our own fire officers.’
He then went on to point out the complete lack of supporting scientific evidence to connect undergarment fires with the victim not telling the truth. ‘We want people to take every precaution they can to guard against their pants catching fire, but there is no evidence that being a liar significantly increases the risk.’
Posted: 8 March 2009 by Pellethead
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Manure Mess Causes County Crash
Wet cleanup on isle 2. Sounds familiar.
Manure Mess Causes County Crash
KWCH - Wichita,KS,USA
According to a sheriff's supervisor, a City of Wichita truck dropped the smelly stuff over a two to three hundred foot stretch of W. 103rd St. HazMat crews ...
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Manure Mess Causes County Crash
KWCH - Wichita,KS,USA
According to a sheriff's supervisor, a City of Wichita truck dropped the smelly stuff over a two to three hundred foot stretch of W. 103rd St. HazMat crews ...
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Fire Departments Offer Free Pizza as Pretense to Enter Homes
I'll have pepperoni and mushroom on mine please.
Fire Departments Offer Free Pizza as Pretense to Enter Homes
It sounds innocent enough. In Santa Barbara County, California, you’ll get a free Domino’s pizza if you allow the fire department to enter your house and check the fire alarm.
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Fire Departments Offer Free Pizza as Pretense to Enter Homes
It sounds innocent enough. In Santa Barbara County, California, you’ll get a free Domino’s pizza if you allow the fire department to enter your house and check the fire alarm.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
New Suicide Stunt Endangers FF’s & Medics
AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR in an urban county in Texas was recently contacted by a relative who is an EMT and assistant coroner in Pennsylvania. He told him of an unusual call that he was dispatched to for a “person down in auto.” On arrival they found the victim sitting in his car, obviously unconscious. Before they were done, the incident grew into a full-blown haz mat call and the health of several first responders might have been compromised if they hadn’t already had safety goggles and gloves on....
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3 hospitalized after boy brings mercury to school
We used to break open thermometers in school to see the metal flow on paper.
3 hospitalized after boy brings mercury to school
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
Fire officials say hazmat teams later visited the boy's home where they found three more vials of mercury and a vacuum cleaner that was contaminated because ...
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3 hospitalized after boy brings mercury to school
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
Fire officials say hazmat teams later visited the boy's home where they found three more vials of mercury and a vacuum cleaner that was contaminated because ...
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Meth Lab Explodes in Comstock
Meth Lab Explodes in Comstock
WKZO News - Kalamazoo,Michigan,USA
A hazmat team was called out to clean up the mess after detectives collected their evidence. Charges are pending against four suspects…connected to the ...
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WKZO News - Kalamazoo,Michigan,USA
A hazmat team was called out to clean up the mess after detectives collected their evidence. Charges are pending against four suspects…connected to the ...
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Motel's meth-lab past a headache for state, buyers
Motel's meth-lab past a headache for state, buyers
Anchorage Daily News - Anchorage,AK,USA
All this is new territory to the state's environmental department, and to a division that normally tracks oil or hazmat spills. "Usually with meth lab...
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Anchorage Daily News - Anchorage,AK,USA
All this is new territory to the state's environmental department, and to a division that normally tracks oil or hazmat spills. "Usually with meth lab...
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Fire in Texas destroys 28 homes - The CNN Wire - CNN.com Blogs
Fire in Texas destroys 28 homes. Posted: 10:06 AM ET. (CNN) — A fallen power line ignited a 1200-acre wildfire that officials in central Texas were fighting Monday, the Texas Forest Service said. The fire started Saturday afternoon, ...
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New Vehicle Extrication: Nissan Altima Hybrid
Fire Engineering - New Vehicle Extrication: Nissan Altima Hybrid
By webmaster@pennwell.com (PennWell Staff)
First released in the 2007 model year, the Nissan Altima Hybrid is entering its third year on the market. Jason Emergy takes a look at some of the specific features of the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid.
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By webmaster@pennwell.com (PennWell Staff)
First released in the 2007 model year, the Nissan Altima Hybrid is entering its third year on the market. Jason Emergy takes a look at some of the specific features of the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid.
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White power prompts hazmat response in Sylmar
White power prompts hazmat response in Sylmar
Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek,CA,USA
A hazardous-materials team was sent to the 13000 block of Montero Avenue shortly before 11 am on a report that the substance was found near a single- family ...
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Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek,CA,USA
A hazardous-materials team was sent to the 13000 block of Montero Avenue shortly before 11 am on a report that the substance was found near a single- family ...
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