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Wildfires generating smoke across Canada & northern U.S.

July 15, 2026 · The National Weather Service and Environment Canada advise reducing or eliminating outdoor work and wearing respirators to filter out fine particles as dense smoke drifts eastward.

NIST releases Safe Step fire evacuation AI model

June 26, 2026 · National Institute of Standards and Technology researchers have developed a new AI model called Safe Step that can redirect occupants to the safest evacuation route during a fire.

Ace Hardware becomes Full Circle Lithium FCL-X extinguisher distributor

June 26, 2026 · An Ace Hardware franchisee in Georgia has become the second U.S. retail partner to carry Full Circle Lithium’s proprietary FCL-X lithium-ion battery fire suppression agent.

NYC Mayor issues heat protection executive order

June 23, 2026 · The Mayor’s executive order instructs NYC departments to distribute heat safety guidance for outdoor workers, including construction and app-based delivery workers, as soon as practicable.

CSB investigating fatal Catalyst Refiners hydrogen sulfide release

April 23, 2026 · Two employees were killed by a hydrogen sulfide leak & explosion when nitric acid and another chemical mixed during work to close down the Nitro, West Virginia silver catalyst facility.

Lakeland Fire + Safety sells flame resistant, hi-viz PPE lines to National Safety Apparel

March 30, 2026 · Lakeland Fire + Safety sold its High-Performance Flame Resistant and High-Visibility product lines to National Safety Apparel so it can focus on manufacturing its core fire protection PPE.

GTC 2026: Innodisk, Aetina jointly develop AI surround perception system for heavy vehicles

March 23, 2026 · Innodisk and Aetina showed their AI-powered surround perception, blind spot and driver monitoring safety system for heavy vehicles powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin at GTC 2026.

Bound Tree Medical Curaplex Burn Kit with Sterile Water

February 17, 2026 · The Curaplex Burn Kit with Sterile Water from Bound Tree Medical is designed to provide an assortment of materials to first responders in any profession for emergency burn treatment.

Safeguard Medical Water-Jel Burn Dressings

February 12, 2026 · Water-Jel burn dressings with 0.1% Hyaluronic Acid provide quick relief, cool the injured area, and serve as a barrier from the environment, reducing the potential for further contamination.

Hannay Reels GR Series Grounding Cable

February 10, 2026 · The GR Series static grounding cable reels from Hannay Reels feature a declutching arbor and adjustable guide arm with cable guide, and optional Y branch, and multiple cable materials.

National Burn Awareness Week 2026

February 3, 2026 · Observing National Burn Awareness Week Feb. 1-7, 2026, the American Burn Association shared practical workplace burn prevention strategies for industry, construction, and manufacturing.

IFSTA Fire Protection, Detection, and Suppression Systems, 5th Edition

January 22, 2026 · This manual provides information on fire protection, detection, and suppression systems based on Fire and Emergency Services for Higher Education’s Fire Protection Systems course.

New data shows NYC EMS injuries, collisions higher than firefighters

January 6, 2026 · The latest NYC Dynamic Mayor’s Management Report shows EMS injuries and collisions are higher than firefighters. Union leaders proposed splitting EMS from FDNY 30 years after they merged.

Elvex ValueMuff HB-25 Over-Head 25 dB NRR Dielectric Earmuffs

December 22, 2025 · The Elvex ValueMuff HB-25 over-head earmuffs from Delta Plus Corporation feature a lightweight yet rugged and fully-dielectric construction including Elvex’s smart fold-out design.

CSB issues update on Horizon Biofuels explosion investigation

September 18, 2025 · Preliminary evidence indicates a combustible wood dust explosion occurred at the Horizon Biofuels facility in Fremont, Nebraska. The structure remains unsafe to enter, delaying the investigation.