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Real-World Fire Sprinkler Saves: Lessons from Recent Incidents From the End of July 2025
Fire sprinkler systems don’t just protect buildings, they protect people, livelihoods, and communities. The latest slide show pulls...
Tim Spears
Aug 95 min read
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When Seconds Count: Real-World Stories of Fire Sprinkler Success From Early July
Fire sprinkler systems often work quietly in the background, but when a fire starts, they can make the difference between a quick cleanup...
Tim Spears
Aug 94 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: July 20 - 26
Lithium-ion battery fires are becoming a regular concern for communities and first responders. As these batteries power everything from...
Tim Spears
Aug 44 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: July 1 - 5
Recent incident summaries reveal that lithium-ion battery fires are affecting a wide range of occupancies, including single-family homes,...
Tim Spears
Jul 133 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: June 22 - 30
Lithium-ion battery fires are being reported in a wide range of occupancies, including residential buildings, recycling centers,...
Tim Spears
Jul 44 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Watch: March 2025 Edition Part 2
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering our phones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, and electric vehicles. They’ve made modern life...
Tim Spears
Apr 1214 min read
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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
Apr 510 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Watch: March 2025 Edition Part 1
Lithium-ion batteries have become integral to modern life, powering everything from personal electronics to electric vehicles. Yet, as...
Tim Spears
Mar 3012 min read
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Fire Sprinkler Saves: February 2025 - Part 1
Fire sprinkler systems are an essential component of modern fire protection, playing a important role in reducing fire damage, preventing...
Tim Spears
Mar 159 min read
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The Critical Importance of Fire Safety in Construction Sites – January 2025
Construction sites present unique fire risks due to the presence of flammable materials, temporary electrical systems, and ongoing hot...
Tim Spears
Feb 197 min read
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Fire Sprinkler Saves: January 1-15, 2025 Edition
Fire sprinkler systems are among the most effective tools for preventing property damage, injuries, and fatalities in fires. These...
Tim Spears
Feb 211 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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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...
Tim Spears
Dec 22, 202411 min read
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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...
Tim Spears
Dec 8, 202410 min read
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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...
Tim Spears
Dec 1, 20249 min read
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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...
Tim Spears
Nov 24, 20249 min read
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: End of October 2024
Lithium-ion batteries have become widespread in modern society, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and...
Tim Spears
Nov 1, 202412 min read
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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...
Tim Spears
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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E-Bike Battery Ignites Brooklyn Fire
Reporting from the New York Daily News reveals a fire that broke out in Brooklyn on June 27, 2024 was due to an e-bike battery. The fire...
Tim Spears
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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Hawaii Increasing Penalties for Fire Code Violations
In reporting from Brian Perry with MauiNow.com, in the aftermath of the devastating Maui wildfires in August 2023, the Hawaii State...
Tim Spears
Jun 28, 20243 min read
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