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Foiling fire at home and work--a list of necessary safety equipment

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星期三, 四月 3, 2024

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach / Arroyo Grande fully supports the fact that equipping living and work spaces with an escape plan and fire safety tools is a critical strategy for keeping everyone safe.

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Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
Fire safety tools can help make the safest use of that valuable time.
Escape plans can be downloaded from a variety of fire safety websites such as the USFA, or acquired from local fire departments.

National Fire Sprinkler Association, Common Voices and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Responds to Fatal Fires with Children

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024

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USFA reports 20 children as victims of fatal fires since January 1, 2024, with the total number of fatalities year to date at 75.

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USFA reports 20 children as victims of fatal fires since January 1, 2024, with the total number of fatalities year to date at 75.
Residential sprinklers can control the fire, allowing occupants time to escape and time for the fire department to respond.
“Losing children in fires underscores the importance of fire protection, and there is no better technology to control a fire than fire sprinklers.
On top of the unbearable loss for the residents and communities impacted, there is an incredible toll on firefighters too.

Alarming Rise of Fire Incidents from Lithium-Ion Batteries Inspires 'Take C.H.A.R.G.E.' Campaign

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星期三, 十一月 15, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fires from lithium-ion battery-powered devices are increasing at an alarming rate. Today UL's Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) launches the Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety campaign with a new PSA and tips to educate people about safer use of lithium-ion battery powered devices. The campaign is being launched in collaboration with The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and with the support of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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of Battery Safety campaign with a new PSA and tips to educate people about safer use of lithium-ion battery powered devices.
Although they offer many advantages, a significant safety concern is the potential for these batteries to catch fire and cause explosions.
To help people enjoy their many lithium-ion battery powered devices safely, FSRI's new safety campaign offers consumers easy steps to Take C.H.A.R.G.E.
Recycle Devices and Batteries Properly: Responsibly dispose of old or damaged batteries and devices by taking them to the nearest battery recycling center.

Life Time Foundation Launches Groundbreaking Solution to Support Healthier School Meals Nationwide

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星期四, 七月 20, 2023

CHANHASSEN, Minn., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Life Time (NYSE: LTH), today announced its nationwide launch of a groundbreaking, complimentary digital resource, Green Onion, which is designed to help all school districts, purchasing cooperatives and food distributors analyze their K-12 food products to identify, remove and replace unhealthy ingredients and create positive, sustainable nutritional changes.

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Green Onion offers an easy-to-use, comprehensive solution that informs school food professionals of ingredients of concern highlighted in the Ingredient Guide for Better School Food Purchasing and provides better product alternatives.
"We want all children to live healthier, happier lives and that starts with the food they eat," said Megan Flynn, MPH, RD Life Time Foundation Nutrition Program Manager.
This allows Green Onion to receive real time product data directly from K-12 suppliers, ensuring reliable information is available to all school food professionals nationwide.
This makes it a truly unique and indispensable tool for every school nutrition program across the country," Dr. Wilson added.

U.S. Federal Agency purchases industry-leading, end-to-end, digital intelligence and analytics platform from Chorus Intelligence

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星期二, 五月 16, 2023

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chorus Intelligence announced today that its cutting-edge, digital intelligence platform and crime analysis solution, the Chorus Intelligence Suite (CIS), has been purchased and implemented by a U.S. Federal Agency (USFA).

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chorus Intelligence announced today that its cutting-edge, digital intelligence platform and crime analysis solution, the Chorus Intelligence Suite (CIS), has been purchased and implemented by a U.S. Federal Agency (USFA).
Chorus Intelligence Suite now utilized by U.S. Federal Agency
The CIS is designed to help investigators and analysts streamline their workflow, mitigate time consuming tasks, and collaborate more effectively.
The platform provides tools for data attainment, enrichment, cleansing, entity recognition and mapping, allowing users to undertake complex digital investigations.
Neil Chivers, CEO of Chorus Intelligence said: "We are delighted that the Chorus Intelligence Suite (CIS) has been purchased by this USFA.

A Call to Innovate: Help End Destructive Wildfires through XPRIZE Technology Competition

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星期五, 四月 21, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif. and WASHINGTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Detect and suppress a high-risk wildfire in 10 minutes or less. Pinpoint all fire ignitions across multiple states or countries from space in 60 seconds. These are the challenges for innovators of XPRIZE Wildfire, a four-year, $11 million competition to develop and demonstrate fully autonomous capabilities to detect and extinguish wildfires.

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These are the challenges for innovators of XPRIZE Wildfire , a four-year, $11 million competition to develop and demonstrate fully autonomous capabilities to detect and extinguish wildfires.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today joined XPRIZE, California State Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, along with federal and international leaders, technology innovators and philanthropists to launch XPRIZE Wildfire, which aims to develop new technologies that will improve detection and swift suppression of potentially destructive wildfires, ultimately ending catastrophic wildfires.
Recently, the United Nations , the White House and Congress have prioritized destructive wildfires as a major economic, environmental and safety threat.
XPRIZE Wildfire kicks off during Earth Week 2023 following a series of U.S Fire Administration (USFA) news conferences focused on America's wildfire challenge.

XPRIZE Launches Competition to End Destructive Wildfires

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星期五, 四月 21, 2023

“We have been fighting wildfires the same way for decades – it’s not working, and the destruction is getting increasingly worse.

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“We have been fighting wildfires the same way for decades – it’s not working, and the destruction is getting increasingly worse.
We need a radical re-invention of how we detect and battle these blazes,” said Peter H. Diamandis, Executive Chairman of the Board, XPRIZE.
“In recent years, we’ve weathered some of the largest and most destructive wildfires in the history of our planet,” said Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administrator, FEMA.
“In success, this XPRIZE will deliver massive benefits to humanity by saving lives and eliminating many billions of dollars in economic devastation,” said Luckey.

Triple-I: Consider Safety When Celebrating July 4

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星期四, 六月 30, 2022

Triple-I identified four activities which peak during the summer and highlighted the safety and insurance issues they raise as the unofficial start of the season begins on Monday, July 4.

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Triple-I identified four activities which peak during the summer and highlighted the safety and insurance issues they raise as the unofficial start of the season begins on Monday, July 4.
FIREWORKS: Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition, but if misused they can cause injuries, death, and property damage.
Property damage caused to a home by legal fireworks, such as a fire, will be covered typically under a standard homeowners insurance policy.
In addition, homeowners should consider buying an umbrella liability policy .

Florida Technical College and Univerity of South Florida Partnership Creates Path For Post-Graduate Education

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星期一, 十一月 29, 2021

The agreement provides opportunities and creates new pathways for FTC alumni to pursue their graduate and professional studies.

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The agreement provides opportunities and creates new pathways for FTC alumni to pursue their graduate and professional studies.
"We are excited to partner with the University of South Florida in this far-reaching partnership that will give our alumni a competitive advantage in the global marketplace- especially to those from a non-traditional background," stated Dr. James Michael Burkett, President of Florida Technical College.
For more information about the partnership, please contact:
University of South Florida - Dr. Ruth Huntley Bahr - Associate Dean and Professor, Office of Graduate Studies [email protected] .
The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

San Diego Unified School District and Shelby County Schools Join Urban School Food Alliance

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星期四, 十一月 4, 2021

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Urban School Food Alliance, a coalition of the largest school districts in the United States that includes New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Dallas, is pleased to announce that it will expand its membership to 17 districts with the addition of San Diego Unified School District and Shelby County Schools (Memphis, TN).

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Urban School Food Alliance, a coalition of the largest school districts in the United States that includes New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Dallas, is pleased to announce that it will expand its membership to 17 districts with the addition of San Diego Unified School District and Shelby County Schools (Memphis, TN).
San Diego Unified School District is the second largest public school district in California, serving more than 103,000 students across 226 educational facilities.
"San Diego Unified Food & Nutrition is very excited to join the Urban School Food Alliance," said Frederick Espinosa, Interim Food Service Director.
Founded in 2012, the Urban School Food Alliance consists of 17 of the nation's largest school districts.