My dorm room did not feel like mine. When I first walked into the space, it was almost shockingly empty - the walls looked ...

The University doesn’t require flame retardant carpets in the residence halls, said University spokesperson Tim Busse in an email. However, it is present in some dorm furniture. “Flame retardants are ...

Those that survive almost always do so because their owners had prepared for the eventuality of fire, which is an inescapable force of nature in fire-prone woodland areas. Said in another way ...

Foam or housing insulation is then added to act as the primary sound absorbing material. To give an attractive finish, the panels are covered in fabric. The panels are then placed on to drywall ...

Marines will soon receive updated flame resistant uniforms, making them less susceptible to severe burns. The Enhanced Fire Resistant Combat Ensemble (EFRCE) is the latest upgrade to the Corps ...

Straw might seem like the very last product you'd use to make your house fire-resistant. But as it turns out, straw panels, made from waste material that's otherwise burned off or discarded ...

Be sure to note if there is potential for fire or an explosion. Remain calm and verify that ... or other professional staff. Housing and Residential Life will report the names of missing students. RAs ...

Beware of Common Fire Risks in the Kitchen Most home fires start in the kitchen during cooking — usually on stovetops. Be sure to stay in the kitchen when cooking, frying or grilling on your stove top ...

The Continental hose’s thick, abrasion-resistant wall is far tougher to cut ... using them felt like rubbing two sticks together to make fire, as opposed to flicking a well-worn Zippo.