Fire Knowledge Center

From a very young age, we’re taught that fire is hot and should be treated with a lot of caution. As obvious as it might seem, fire is always dangerous and will almost always be hot enough to do damage to a person’s skin.However, if you’re reading this article, you’ve probably wondered what the actual […]

There are a wide range of symbols used around the world in literature and religion, but perhaps none are more recognized and more open to interpretation than fire.Humans have taken advantage of fire for well over 400,000 years. Controlling it and using it to our advantage when cooking, staying warm, and producing tools has helped

Bleaches are very commonly found in households as they’re just so darn useful to have. Whether you are bleaching your toilet or your hair, you are bound to have some bottles lying around your bathroom or utility room – but despite their handiness when it comes to cleaning, bleaches can pose a hazard to your

If you’re looking into becoming a firefighter, one common question that you might have is how your average day is going to look. While a typical shift pattern of an office job is 9 to 5, it’s highly unlikely that you’re only going to have to work these eight hours everyday if you’re a firefighter. After

Man has been setting fires since the dawning of time, since cavemen rubbed a couple of sticks together to provide themselves with some heat to survive the long night ahead. Creating fire was considered a miracle back then… and, if we’re being honest with ourselves, it is still pretty fun to witness in this day and

Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are pretty much the backbone of any society. They’re the heroes at the scene of any emergency situation who save lives on a regular basis.It’s certainly a thrilling and exciting job, as EMTs and paramedics never know exactly what kind of emergency situation they’ll be walking into. However, you

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and when administered correctly it can be a truly lifesaving technique.CPR is something you may have seen people giving on TV, or even seen paramedics giving in real life, and it is something that you will hopefully never have to perform yourself.However, if you do find yourself in a situation

Changing the oil in your engine is a crucial part of vehicle maintenance. It is one of the first things you learn to do – like changing a tire or bleeding the brakes on your motorcycle. But while these maintenance tasks are rather basic and easy to do, changing the oil in your engine may

You have probably heard different radio codes throughout your life, most likely in movies and television shows. But have you ever wondered what these radio codes mean?Radio codes, or emergency service response codes, represent different kinds of emergencies. In emergency situations where time is of the essence, these radio codes alert authorities and convey meaning

Aluminium foil, since being created in the early 19th century, has been a product stored and used in our kitchen for almost a hundred years. It seems insane to imagine our great-great-grandparents incorporating a roll of foil in their cooking plans… although, it didn’t look the same as it does in our day and age,