Jun 07, 2021 · Keller said the Phoenix Fire Department has "definitely" been out to the Friedman recycling facility for fires in the past like other junkyards and recycling yards across the Valley.
Jun 09, 2021 · A fire sparked June 5 at Friedman Waste Control Systems has prompted the “largest response” in the history of the Phoenix Fire Department, according to officials. As reported by The Washington Post , the fire began around 12:30 p.m. at the Phoenix-based recycling yard and quickly grew in strength, at one point drawing more than 200 ...
Jun 09, 2021 · A fire sparked June 5 at Friedman Waste Control Systems has prompted the “largest response” in the history of the Phoenix Fire Department, according to officials. As reported by The Washington Post , the fire began around 12:30 p.m. at the Phoenix-based recycling yard and quickly grew in strength, at one point drawing more than 200 ...
at the Phoenix-based recycling yard and quickly grew in strength, at one point drawing more than 200 firefighters from 10 agencies across the region.
Tennessee introduces consumer protection law for catalytic converters. The law seeks to put the brakes on the rising theft and resale of catalytic converters across the state. Subscribe.
Rubicon, a Lexington, Kentucky-based software platform provider that offers smart waste and recycling solutions to businesses and governments worldwide, announced that the company is opening a new office space in Lexington which will now serve as the firm’s global headquarters.
Tennessee lawmakers recently passed a new bill that seeks to reduce the number of catalytic converter thefts in the state. When enacted, Senate Bill No. 1612 will help prevent the sale or resale of catalytic converters, lawmakers say.
Driving Position: A job that requires driving a vehicle on City business regularly, on average once a week, and /or employee receives a transportation allowance from the City of Phoenix as part of compensation.
2.96 states that employees must have the appropriate valid license in their physical possession to drive on City business, and only authorized employees are allowed to drive vehicles on City business. Employees are required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and City policies.
Combustible materials can include, but not be limited to, paper, cardboard, metal recycling, auto salvage, wood products and mulch. Due to the recent large-scale fires involving combustible materials, Fire Prevention has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for facilities and properties that are not fire code compliant and civil citations may be issued on the spot for these violations. Please visit: 2018 Phoenix Fire Code to read the most current version of the Phoenix Fire Code to locate and understand which requirements address your particular situation. For questions, please contact Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Scholl at brian.scholl@phoenix.gov or 602-319-2297.
In January 2020, the Phoenix Fire Department implemented The Compliance Engine (TCE) powered by BRYCER, which is a web-based technology service and analytic suite that assists Fire Prevention to proactively drive fire code compliance and ensure a safer community. Fire Prevention is utilizing TCE to efficiently manage and maximize the inspection, testing, and maintenance of the estimated 90,000 fire and life safety systems that require annual third-party inspections. Currently, there are 147 third party vendors that perform inspections and correct deficiencies in the City of Phoenix. If you are receiving a letter from Fire Prevention stating you are due for an inspection, the system is working. If you have questions or are concerned about the validity of the letter, please contact PFD.ITM@phoenix.gov or click HERE
Anytime is a great time to create and practice your home escape plan. This plan should include a map of your home showing all the doors and windows. You need to know at least two ways out of your house in case your normal escape route is blocked. You need to have an outside meeting place that's a safe distance from the house where everyone will meet so you can make sure everyone got out of the house safely. Finally...practice, practice, practice. You need to practice your evacuation at least twice a year. Please call Fire Prevention at 602-262-6771 for assistance in creating a Home Escape Plan. Here are some more tips on Home Escape Plans: Home Escape Plans
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless and an odorless gas that can make a person feel sick and can be deadly. In the home, heating and cooking devices that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide. The Phoenix Fire Code requires CO Detectors in homes with fuel-burning appliances or with attached garages. Click on the link below to learn about CO safety and feel free to call Fire Prevention at 602-262-6771 with any questions about CO Detectors. Carbon monoxide Safety Tips
Fire Prevention is the inspection, education, engineering and enforcement division of the fire department providing life safety services through code enforcement and inspections during the new business development process, general fire inspections, operating and special use permitting and complaint investigation.
A proper swimming pool barrier is a key component in pool safety. In Arizona, drowning is the leading cause of death in and around the home for children under 5 years old. Many of these deaths result when young children gain unsupervised access to swimming pools due to inadequate pool fencing. The City of Phoenix requires pools to have an approved fence around them to prevent a child from drowning. Please click on the link below for more information on City of Phoenix Fire and Building Codes related to pool barriers:
Your outside event or event tent may require a permit from the Phoenix Fire Department. If you have an outdoors event that anticipates more than 500 people attending, or you have fe ncing/barriers that confine more than 50 people, you will need an Outdoor Public Assembly Permit.
In a tweet, officials said the Type 1 fire was the largest response for the department ever recorded. More than 200 firefighters were on the scene battling the blaze. Additionally, multiple cars at a nearby junkyard caught fire after wind caused the fire to jump 35th Avenue, officials said. Related Links.
Embers from the fire were flying toward residential areas, which caused the fire to quickly be upgraded to Type 1 status. A total of 150 people were without power for 10 hours due to the blaze, authorities said. Firefighters remained on the scene overnight to ensure hotspots were extinguished.
The 10 largest wildfires in state history all occurred in just a 17-year period between 2002 and 2019. This includes 2019’s Woodbury fire in Tonto National Forest that began on June 8, 2019 and was not contained until more than a month later. The fire consumed more than 123,000 acres and was the fifth-largest in state history.
This can have severe long-term consequences, including soil erosion, flooding, landslides and mudslides.
Any smoke you inhale contains particles that can cause severe irritation and inflammation in your lungs. Wildfires typically burn materials that contain carbon, which can release toxic chemicals such as:
Insurance companies are often quick to settle fire damage claims, and many people who have suffered significant losses during a fire accept an insurer’s initial offer without realizing the true value of their claim until long after they settle. If you believe that an insurer’s offer is too low, or your claim has been wrongfully denied, do not hesitate to contact a skilled wildfire damage lawyer.