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Fire Sprinkler Saves: March 2025 - Part 1
You may already know that some of the most effective tools in fire protection don’t always get a lot of attention until they’re needed....
Tim Spears
6 days ago10 min read
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Fire Sprinkler Saves: February 2025 - Part 2
Automatic fire sprinkler systems continue to prove highly effective in saving lives and minimizing property damage. Fire sprinkler...
Tim Spears
Mar 229 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Early January 2025 Incident Review and Safety Insights
Lithium-ion batteries have become an important part of modern life, powering everything from electric vehicles to consumer electronics....
Tim Spears
Feb 111 min read
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Lessons from Construction Site Fires In December of 2024
Construction sites are vulnerable to fires, which can result in devastating losses of life, property, and resources. The transient nature...
Tim Spears
Jan 127 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Insights from December 2024 Incidents
Lithium-ion battery fires have become a pressing concern, with recent incidents highlighting the dangers of improper use, storage, and...
Tim Spears
Jan 49 min read
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End of July 2024 Fire Incidents Highlight Lithium-Ion Battery Risks and Safety Measures
At the end of July 2024, several reported incidents involving lithium-ion batteries occurred around the world, highlighting the risks...
Tim Spears
Aug 9, 20246 min read
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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...
Tim Spears
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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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...
Tim Spears
May 22, 20243 min read
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Hazards of Lithium-Ion Battery Storage: Lessons from the Otay Mesa Facility Fire
Summary of the Incident In a recent event, a fire erupted at the Gateway Energy Storage facility in Otay Mesa, highlighting the...
Tim Spears
May 17, 20244 min read
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Preventing Construction Brush Fires: Lessons from Recent Scottsdale Incidents
As the wildfire season intensifies, construction crews in the Phoenix area are being urged to exercise extreme caution to prevent brush...
Tim Spears
May 16, 20243 min read
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Mitigating Lithium Ion Battery Risks in Healthcare Facilities: A Case Study from Royal Free Hospital
At the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, London, an unexpected event triggered a full-scale emergency response. An outpatient day ward...
Tim Spears
May 5, 20242 min read
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Preventing Fire Disasters in Construction: Insights from a Recent Phoenix Incident
Late last Sunday evening, disaster struck at a residential development site in Laveen Village, Phoenix. Several homes under construction...
Tim Spears
Apr 14, 20242 min read
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Prescott Valley Blaze Highlights Critical Need for Fire Safety Measures and Community Readiness
In the early morning hours of April 1st, the night sky ablaze with orange flames, towering 150 feet into the air, consuming a...
Tim Spears
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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The Electrifying Challenge of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles: A Fire Safety Perspective
In the quest for cleaner energy and transportation solutions, electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the front seat, promising a future with...
Tim Spears
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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Navigating Fire Safety in Construction: The Critical Role of Hot Work Regulations
The dual nature of hot work in the construction industry, where a single spark can be the difference between creation and catastrophe....
Tim Spears
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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Rhode Island's Proactive Approach to Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety: A Model for Community Risk Reduction
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of a fire alarm, only to discover that the source of the fire is something as...
Tim Spears
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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Ensuring Safety in the Skies: Navigating the Risks of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Air Travel
In a recent incident, a passenger's laptop caught fire mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing. This event underscores the potential...
Tim Spears
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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