Firefighter Sustains Minor Injuries in Forklift Fire
Last summer, fire crews arrived to a forklift fire shooting 20-foot flames into the air at Oregon Sandblasting and Coating in Tualatin, Oregon. Reportedly, a worker was refueling the forklift when it caught on fire. The fire…
Spreading Fire Safety Awareness in the Community
The holidays are over, which means the chances of starting a house fire via a deep-fried turkey or a knocked-over Christmas tree are considerably lower than they were in November and December. The year 2013 saw the lowest…
Pinnacle Wood Pellet Explosion – What Really Happened?
Three people were injured during an explosion at a wood pellet plant in Burns Lake, British Columbia last October. Wood pellet plants, like this one, take wood shavings and sawdust and compress them into pellets which can then…
Eglin Incident: Weather, Water, and What We Learned
Following the incident at Eglin Air Force Base’s Hangar 130, an investigation produced recommendations regarding High Expansion Foam (HEF) suppression systems in three major areas: “changes to HEF suppression system…
Hangar 130: Crucial Lessons in Safety and Prevention
The high expansion foam (HEF) system incident in Hangar 130 at Eglin Air Force Base that occurred early in 2014 left a tragic impression on everyone involved. There were questions to answer: What caused the system to trigger?…
On January 8, 2014, a High Expansion Foam…Christmas Tree Fires – Don’t be a Statistic!
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has reported that between 2007 and 2011, US fire departments responded to an average of 230 home Christmas tree fires per year, which resulted in an average of 6 deaths, 22…
Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner at Your Home? Think Fire Safety First!
Year after year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) releases its research regarding the top causes of fire loss in the United States. And, each year, cooking-related fires top the list of fires originating in the…
Getting to Know Harrington Group Part 3: How Did You Know You Wanted to be a Fire Protection Engineer / Consultant?
It’s been so much fun sharing the stories of how our fire protection engineers and consultants ended up choosing their career paths. I hope you enjoyed reading Part 1 and Part 2. The journey continues on:
The HGI Chili Cook-Off Returns
After taking a year off, the HGI chili cook-off was back in full swing this year! Our last competition was in 2012, when Fire Protection Consultant, Kevin Johnson, took the trophy. This year, Kevin had to contend with three…
Getting to Know Harrington Group Part 2: How Did You Know You Wanted to be a Fire Protection Engineer / Consultant?
As I mentioned in the last post, I thought it would be great to give the opportunity to our engineers and consultants to share their stories of how they found the fire protection engineering industry. If you’d like to read the…
Getting to Know Harrington Group Part 1: How Did You Know You Wanted to be a Fire Protection Engineer / Consultant?
I thought it would be fun and instructive to share stories from our engineers and consultants about how they found this niche career of fire protection engineering. I’ve included a brief synopsis of my own journey, as well, but…
Fire Prevention Week – Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!
Sunday kicks off the start of Fire Prevention Week, our nation’s longest running public health and safety observance on record. It has been observed each October since 1920, when it was proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson.…
Solar Photovoltaic Panels: California’s Move Toward Safe Installation
We recently exchanged insights with an industry friend on the subject of solar panels. In increasing numbers, companies are further monetizing their real estate assets by leasing warehouse roofs for the installation of solar…