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Risk Reduction Review
Expert Perspectives in Fire Safety & Community Risk Reduction
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Our website is dedicated to the ever-evolving world of community risk reduction and fire and building safety. My name is Tim Spears, and I bring to you two decades of experience as a Fire Marshal, a journey marked by constant learning and a commitment to safety.


Real-World Fire Sprinkler Saves: Lessons from Recent Incidents From November 2025
Fire sprinkler systems rarely make headlines, but they make a difference every day when fires start where people live and work. I’ve pulled together a new slide show highlighting recent fire sprinkler saves from November 2025. These incidents come from around the world and show how automatic sprinklers consistently limit fire spread, reduce injuries, and prevent small fires from becoming major events. A few notable incidents included in the slide show: ✅ Rockland, MA – A thre
Tim Spears
7 days ago5 min read


Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents: November 2025
The use of lithium-ion batteries are widespread, from e-bikes and tools to phones, power banks, and even mobility devices. Most days they work exactly as intended. But when they fail, they can create serious issues. I’ve pulled together a new slide show highlighting real incidents from November 2025 to help show the connection between technology, everyday use, and fire risk. Here are a few examples you’ll see in the slide show: ✅ Lima, Ohio (USA): A home was declared a total
Tim Spears
Dec 86 min read


Real-World Fire Sprinkler Saves: Lessons from Recent Incidents From Ocotober 2025
When fire sprinklers activate, they don’t make headlines, but they do save lives, property, and entire communities from devastation. October's collection of real-world sprinkler saves shows how automatic fire sprinkler systems continue to prove their value across homes, businesses, and public facilities. Swipe through the slide show to see how fire sprinklers made the difference in incidents like these: ✅ Fort Myers, FL: A townhome blaze was stopped before spreading to neighb
Tim Spears
Nov 96 min read


Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents: October 1 - 18
Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything around us, from e-bikes and scooters to phones, tools, and even large-scale energy systems. But as their use expands, so does the number of fires linked to damaged, overcharged, or improperly handled batteries. This photo carousel highlights real-world incidents from October 1–18, offering a snapshot of the diverse locations where these fires are occurring such as homes, vehicles, transit systems, and industrial sites, and what we
Tim Spears
Oct 264 min read


Real-World Fire Sprinkler Saves: Lessons from Recent Incidents From September 2025
Fire sprinkler systems don’t just “help” during a fire, they change the outcome. I pulled together a slide show of recent incidents where...
Tim Spears
Oct 124 min read


Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: September 14 - 30
Lithium-ion batteries power so much of our daily life, from e-bikes and phones to electric vehicles and energy storage, but when...
Tim Spears
Oct 55 min read
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