brigade fire chief, dead at 61

On February 7, 2008, a massive explosion and fire at a sugar refinery located northwest of Savannah, GA, caused 13 deaths and left many others critically injured with severe burns. The blast was likely fueled by combustible sugar dust.

Even small amounts of accumulated dust can result in fiery tragedy

Williams F&HC beats different fire medium

European industry embraces CAF systems

On Feb. 18, 2008, an explosion rocked a 70,000-barrels-per-day oil refinery in Big Springs, TX, destroying a propylene recovery unit, and igniting a catalytic cracker and three storage tanks

Alyeska cinches annual firefighter competition

Robert Wood receives annual Connie Award

Company designs blast-resistant modules for the refining & petrochemical industries

Honeywell X-Series - MSAA's Firehawk M7 Responder - DRAEGER FRT 1000

Reliable stationary fire pumps

Death is too often part of living

DuPont introduces short-chain fluorine-efficient products for producing surfactants that reduce the environmental impact of Class B fire fighting foam

Safety comes no cheaper overseas

Foam - an additive and a system

CSB video details 2005 Texas City blast

CSB releases study on N.C. hazmat fire

Partner to reduce arc flash risk

Today's gas detectors limit risks to workers while giving operators enough flexibility for safety & efficiency

OSHA fines Texas refinery

OSHA renews foundry alliance

Responders battle concrete plant blaze

Pipeline Corp. wins API award