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Cigarettes Can Kill You, and E-cigarettes Can Too!
Over the years, the health benefits of quitting smoking have been well documented; however, some former cigarette users are turning to e-cigarettes or “vaping” to help them quit. Vaping has also become popular among many people who have never smoked cigarettes. But e-cigarette use comes with its own set of risks.
Fire Suppression Systems
When you enter a condominium or commercial building you will often see wet sprinkler heads located in the walls or hanging from the ceiling. These water suppression systems will extinguish fires involving wood components, couches (polyurethane foam) and other plastic materials, and are effective at controlling or extinguishing fires. But how do we control fires involving grease or other flammable chemicals, like paint?
Hazardous material spills: a costly issue during and after fire
During firefighting, the attention is mainly focused on the health and safety of building occupants and first responders. Damages to property and the environment are most of the time a secondary issue. When the fire is over, damages to property and structures are often visible and rapidly under control. However, damages to the environment usually worsen and risk of exposure to many contaminants remains a concern.
Struck by Lightning
Lightning can be considered as the mother of all electric arcs; a tremendously powerful electric discharge between two environments with opposite electrostatic charges. It is a spontaneous event, aiming to restore the equilibrium between the earth and sky.
The burglar alarm system: a powerful tool for fire O&C investigations
Fire alarm panels certainly provide important information during an investigation to determine the origin and cause of a fire. But, what about burglar alarm systems? Although this equipment is designed to prevent theft and property crime, it may also provide crucial information to an investigator on the scene of a fire.
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