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    The Firehouse.com Community Risk product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various fire prevention, community risk reduction, fire & life safety and fire investigation options.
    Tacoma Fire Department/Facebook
    Tech & Comm

    Widespread Shelter-in-Place Alert Sent by Mistake in Tacoma, WA

    May 9, 2024
    The alert -- sent after the gas leak was handled -- was only supposed to go to people in a quarter mile radius, fire officials said.
    2 dead, 1 injured in Wallingford fire
    Operations & Training

    Two Dead, One Hurt in Wallingford, CT, House Fire

    April 18, 2024
    Wallingford Fire Chief Samuel Wilson said firefighters encountered heavy smoke while searching for the victims.
    Photo courtesy of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
    Tech & Comm

    Fire Technology: GIS in Action: Your Path Toward Operational Intelligence

    Jason Moore
    April 18, 2024
    Jason Moore tells of how two fire departments use geographical information systems (GIS) to improve response and reduce community risk.
    DeNova Detect
    Community Risk Reduction

    New NYC Law Requires Natural Gas Alarms in Homes and Buildings with Gas Appliances

    Firehouse.com News
    April 17, 2024
    New York leads the nation in natural gas explosions and natural gas customers.
    A month after saving his parents and nearly losing his life, former UFC fighter promotes fire safety
    Community Risk Reduction

    Ex-UFC Fighter Promoting Fire Safety after Close Call in Freemont, OH

    Firehouse.com News
    April 17, 2024
    Mark Coleman is sharing the importance of smoke alarms after he nearly died saving his parents from a fire last month.
    Surveillance video shows bottle sparklers start fire at Florida restaurant
    Community Risk Reduction

    Video Captures Sparkler Igniting Thatched Roof of Tampa, FL, Hut

    Firehouse.com News
    April 17, 2024
    Hillsborough County fire officials said the fire quickly spread and destroyed the restaurant.