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Christmas tree fire: Watered tree vs. dry tree
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than 200 home fires each year start with a Christmas tree. In this video, NIST fire researchers demonstrate what could happen if a fire starts in a watered Christmas tree vs. a dry Christmas tree. For Christmas tree safety tips, visit the NFPA website.
360-degree cam: Side-by-side burn demo
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The National Fire Protection Association filmed this live burn/fire sprinkler demonstration in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, using a 360-degree camera. The video underscores how rapidly fire spreads in today''s homes and how quickly home fire sprinklers, a requirement in all U.S. model building codes, can extinguish the flames.
What follows a burn injury?
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Survivors injured by home fires endure a lifetime of recovery. Dr. James Gallagher and Jamie Heffernan with the William Randolph Hearst Burn Center in New York City describe the aftermath their patients face and the healing power of linking survivors with their peers.
Stranded energy in alternative fuel vehicles
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Did you know that there are over 3.5 million hybrid and electric vehicles on U.S. roadways today? These vehicles can present unique hazards for emergency responders, one of which is stranded energy. For more information on alternative fuel vehicle safety training, visit http://www.EVSafetyTraining.org.