Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California’s deadly fires
Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, ...
Fire Comes Dangerously Close to the Getty Center and Villa—How It Built a Fire-Resistant Fortress for Its Art
The Palisades fires are not only causing death and destruction, but they’re also testing the limits of an iconic landmark.
How years of corruption and mismanagement led to LA running out of water in the middle of the Palisades wildfire
The water shortage was the result of years of mismanagement of LA’s water system — including a federal indictment of a leader and high profile resignations — as well as major operational ...
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Evaluation and Testing of ICE and EV Hazards and Sprinkler Protection Guidance for Parking Garages Underway
The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association. is now undertaking the third part of this three-phase project. Characterizing EV ...
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When will Hattiesburg test fire hydrants in 2024?
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg Fire Department will start its annual fire hydrant testing program on Monday, November 18. “Hydrant testing is an essential part of maintaining our ...
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South County Fire maintains Protection Class 3 rating
South County Fire has maintained a Protection Class 3 rating by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB). The rating ...