by Guardian Safety Solutions International | Apr 9, 2014 | Blog, Multi-Family, Residential
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Robert Avsec served with the men and women of the Chesterfield County (VA) Fire and EMS Department for 26 years. He’s now using his acquired knowledge, skills, and experiences as a freelance writer for FireRescue1.com. He has some excellent...
by Guardian Safety Solutions International | Feb 26, 2014 | mobile homes
Fire officials say a Lee County man’s mobile home caught fire after he left food cooking on the stove and went to the store. Video of the event is available from WALB-TV here. The kitchen was pretty much destroyed because smoke gets up in the mobile home attic...
by Guardian Safety Solutions International | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog, Other
An early morning fire at the Prince Albert YWCA on Monday was caused by combustible material being left on a stove top. A plastic kettle melted on the stove starting a fire. This is why all materials like oven mitts, paper, kitchen tools, dish towels, aprons and...
by Guardian Safety Solutions International | Dec 31, 2013 | Blog, Colleges, Hotels and Motels, Markets, Multi-Family, Residential
According to FEMA, in the United States fire-related injuries rank fifth among unintentional injuries, after motor vehicle crashes, poisoning, falls, and drowning. One study on published medical examiner results revealed that 42% of unintentional fire and burn...
by Guardian Safety Solutions International | Nov 25, 2013 | Blog, Multi-Family, Residential
More Cooking Fires Reported on Thanksgiving than Any Other Day Guardian Safety Solutions International warns families that Thanksgiving can be hazardous to their health. About 45 house fires are reported every hour in the U.S., and 60 percent of apartment fires are...