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The article examines the dangers when a fire takes place in a grow house, a place where marijuana is grown indoors. It mentions that grow houses present electric risks due to exposed terminals, wiring and connections. The danger of electrocution increases when visibility is limited. Pressurized gas cylinders in grow houses can explode with fire exposure. It is mentioned that risk of civilian life is present because part of the grow house is used as a dwelling for families with children.

Relates the experience of the Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District in Eureka, California with an exploding air cylinder kept in the equipment compartment of a reserve fire engine. Damage inflicted on fire truck; Acidic cleaning fluid as cause of cylinder explosion; Events which led to contact of air cylinder with acidic fluid; Precautions.

Focuses on the maintenance of compressed gas cylinders. Hydrostatic testing; Cylinder descriptions; Department responsibility.

The article reports on the incident involving a gas cylinder explosion in Orlando, Florida on September 26, 2013. Topics discussed include the damage caused by the carbohydrillium gas in the cylinder, the findings by hazardous materials (E101) officer of not having a proper safety data sheet (SDS) and a reference to a similar incident in Kendall, Washington on June 13, 2013. Also mentioned is the formation of teams on the scene including the rapid intervention team (RIT).

The article talks about the ninja air compressor system developed at the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant of Entergy which weighs less than 4 pounds and can hold 4,500 pounds per square inch (psi) of gas. The system is patterned after the paintball and was developed by the Maintenance Instrument and Control (I&C) staff of Entergy together with Ray Trimble of Ninja Paintball. The cylinder complies with U.S. Department of Transportation requirements and is hydrotested to 7,500 psi. The smaller gadget also costs less than the self-contained breathing apparatus.

The article offers information on a series of burn tests conducted by the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Old Bethpage, New York, with composite liquefied petroleum gas cylinders. These tests aim to provide knowledge as to how these new cylinders would behave under fire conditions. Composite cylinders have been used in Europe for a decade and are now being introduced in the U.S. These cylinders are designed with a two-piece casing, and are also corrosion-free. The tests conducted were nonscientific in nature and intended to provide a rough time to failure.

The article focuses on the leak scenarios of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)-fueled barbecues. It has been pointed out that LPG-fueled barbecues causing fires that would necessitate the call for the local fire department. Several factors involving LPG leak scenarios include defective cylinders or valves, overfilled cylinders and user errors. It is important to take into consideration that evacuation should be necessarily done if the leak becomes severe.

The article presents U.S. safety and fire department news briefs as of February 2013. Students with bachelor's degrees from nationally accredited colleges are eligible to apply for the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released a report concerning a bowstring roof collapse at a theater fire in Wisconsin. A consumer safety alert has been released regarding compressed gas cylinders in retail welding kits.

The article offers information on U.S. company Luxfer Gas Cylinders, which manufactures gas cylinders, including self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) and medical oxygen cylinders for the emergency medical service and fire fighting markets.

Reports the improper testing of the compressed gas cylinders serviced by Underwater Adventures in Leesburg, Florida. Order of the Research and Special Programs Administration of the United States Department of Transportation for a retesting of the cylinders; Prohibition of filling and refilling; Retester Identification Number of the cylinders involved.

Reports the product recall of propane cylinders by R4 Technical Center-North Carolina LLC in Hamptonville, North Carolina. Description of the product; Instruction for checking leaks; Contact information of R4 Technical Center.

Comments on the United States Department of Transportation's proposed ruling on the transport of compressed gas cylinders. Agency's haste to satisfy the Compressed Gas Association; Rules that would jeopardize firefighter safety and cause extreme financial hardship.