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Tim Spears
Dec 29, 202414 min read
Fire Sprinkler Saves From Early December
Fire sprinkler systems have played a quiet yet crucial role in fire prevention and protection for decades, saving countless lives and...
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Tim Spears
Dec 22, 202411 min read
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Early December 2024: Understanding the Risks and Enhancing Community Safety
Recent incidents underscore the alarming fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. In Ravenswood, Western Australia, a lithium...
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Tim Spears
Dec 8, 202410 min read
Mitigating the Threat of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Recent Incidents, Lessons Learned, and Safety Best Practices
As lithium-ion batteries continue to become a part of our everyday lives, powering everything from household electronics and tools to...
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Tim Spears
Dec 1, 20248 min read
Fire Sprinkler Saves: Recent Stories of Community Risk Reduction
Fire sprinkler systems consistently work behind the scenes to protect lives and property. They serve as a critical component in community...
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Tim Spears
Dec 1, 20249 min read
Building a Safer Future: Lessons from Recent Construction Site Fires
Fires on construction sites are an ongoing risk that can result in significant property loss, injury, and disruption to local...
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Tim Spears
Nov 24, 20249 min read
Fire Sprinkler Saves: Real Stories of Risk Reduction (November 2024 Volume I)
Fire sprinkler systems are a critical component in safeguarding lives and property against the devastating effects of fires. Their...
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Tim Spears
Nov 10, 202412 min read
Fire Sprinkler Systems: Success Stories in Community Risk Reduction (October 2024)
Fire sprinkler systems are a important element of modern fire safety and community risk reduction strategies. They offer protection in...
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Tim Spears
Oct 27, 20245 min read
Fire Sprinkler Saves: October 2024 Edition Volume I
Fire sprinkler systems are one of the most effective tools for mitigating fire-related risks, reducing property damage, and saving lives....
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Tim Spears
Sep 14, 20243 min read
Unaddressed Fire Safety Hazards in GSA Buildings: Why Action is Needed Now
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is dealing with a concerning number of unresolved safety and fire risks across its...
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Tim Spears
Jul 16, 20243 min read
Fire at Seattle Construction Site with Community Impacts
In the early hours of July 13, 2024, a significant fire erupted at an apartment building under construction in Seattle's Columbia City...
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Tim Spears
Jun 21, 20243 min read
Portland’s New Curbside Battery Collection: A Community Risk Reduction and Fire Prevention Initiative
Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) has recently launched a curbside collection service for household batteries,...
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Tim Spears
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Community Risk Reduction in Focus: Lessons from Barton House Evacuation Due to Faulty Fire Alarm
Residents of Barton House, a city owned housing facility, were evacuated at night due to a fault in the fire alarm system. The fire...
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Tim Spears
Jun 14, 20244 min read
Weekly Review: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires and Their Impact on Community Safety
Over the past week, there have been several incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires, highlighting the urgent need for heightened...
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Tim Spears
Jun 8, 20246 min read
Weekly Report: The Rising Threat of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires and Their Impact on Community Risk Reduction
This week a series of alarming incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires have occurred globally. These events underscore the...
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Tim Spears
Jun 5, 20244 min read
Fire Safety Challenges and Community Risk Reduction in Developing Countries
India has recently witnessed a series of devastating fire incidents that have highlighted significant shortcomings in fire safety...
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Tim Spears
May 27, 20243 min read
Fire Safety in Amusement Parks: Lessons from the Tragic Fire in Rajkot, India
A Tragic Incident: Summary of the Fire at an Indian Amusement Park Reporting the AP News reveals on May 25, 2024, a devastating fire...
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Tim Spears
May 24, 20243 min read
New York Senate Takes Steps to Enhance Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized the way we power our devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, their rise in...
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Tim Spears
May 22, 20243 min read
Home Depot Fire and the Role of Inspections in Community Risk Reduction
In April 2022, a devastating five-alarm fire broke out at a Home Depot store in San Jose, California. The fire, which was determined to...
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Tim Spears
Mar 25, 20243 min read
Fire Safety in Multifamily Dwellings: A Community and Cultural Approach to Risk Reduction
An Unfortunate Reminder The recent deadly blaze in Valencia has reignited a sense of urgency among communities and professionals alike,...
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Tim Spears
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Harnessing the Unexpected Guardian: Smart Home Technology in Fire Safety
In a world increasingly reliant on smart technology, we've come to expect our gadgets to do more than their advertised duties. But what...
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