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Fire Prevention Week 2010
Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is an annual weeklong event devoted to informing and educating the nation on fire prevention. ...
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Canadian Proposal for Partial Prohibition of Flame Retardant Contradicts Global Policy Trend on Chemicals
The members of the Bromine Science and Environmental Forum (BSEF) believe a recent proposal by the Canadian government to impose a partial prohibition of the widely used flame retardant DecaBDE in unnecessary and not supported by available science. ...
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Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard
Circus World Displays Limited, along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voluntarily recalled Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors due to the danger it poses as a burn hazard. ...
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Volunteer firemen struggle for funds
Think of volunteer firefighters and some attributes come to mind: bravery, strength, dedication. But with a sluggish economy driving down donations, local fire departments say they've had to add something new to the job description: innovative fundraiser. ...
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Past ABA Presidents Sign Letters in Support of EPA’s Safe Phase-Out of DecaBDE
Burn doctors band together to support the EPA's safe phase-out plan for decaBDE ...
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Burn Doctors Support EPA DecaBDE Phase-Out Initiative
Respected burn doctors sign letter supporting safe phase-out of flame retardant chemicals ...
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DC Firefighters Burn Foundation bridges the gap in burn injury education
DC Firefighters Burn Foundation launches burn injury education program for firefighters ...
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Black Firefighters Launch New Program to Save Young Lives
New program targeted at protecting our most vulnerable population, children ...
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TSCA Reform Isn't
Worries arise about the scope of new measures ...
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Momentum Builds in Congress to Overhaul U.S. Chemicals Policy
Lawmakers skeptical about Toxic Chemicals Safety Act ...
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