Inspection
With an increase in abandoned building fires Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced legislation removing derelict, dangerous buildings
The FDNY’s E-bike Task Force had previously issued multiple summons to the Brooklyn store owner
Bill moves to create a database on violations stemming from a 2014 fire that killed Lieutenant Edward Walsh, Firefighter Michael Kennedy
Mounting levels of solid waste, a dangerous accumulation of refuse, an attractive nuisance and blighted property were among the specific violations that Sanj Jose municipal staffers cited
Jeannette firefighters had to rely on tankers to fight a fire that claimed four children and an adult
The Modesto Fire Department said the oxygen level inside the house was at 16% due to high levels of ammonia from “extensive urine”
Investigators found the rental license was not renewed which would have allowed inspection for working smoke detectors
An investigation of e-bikes at the Queens store revealed migrants in the basement, sleeping on beds, mattresses stacked floor-to-ceiling
Inspectors found several eased space sites across the state failed inspections in the aftermath of the Nov. freeway fire
FBI raided the homes of two chiefs accused of taking bribes to fast-track inspections
Firefighters, inspectors faced smoldering batteries made from cannibalized parts inside the Queens scooter shop
Authorities said it is too early to determine if the violations had a part in the Lutsen Lodge fire
11 people were displaced in the latest fire in Lawrence that involved illegal apartments in the basement, attic
After two people died in an illegal attic apartment fire, records show the New Britain landlord had been uncooperative
Mayor Eric Adams’s contact with then-Commissioner Daniel Nigro about safety violations is discovered in a wider corruption investigation
Investigators determined it was arson that caused the fire under the section of I-10, burning construction items stored underneath
Firefighter Andrew “Drew” Price loved being a firefighter and was loved by many
The Blossom House Haunted Hotel was shut down by the Kansas City Fire Marshal after a news report revealed dangerous conditions
Inspectors cited failure to provide sprinklers, fire alarm at the site of the former St. John Villa Academy
The discovery of a fake sticker in a fatal Queens fire has led to department to inspect e-bike shops across the city
Sprinklers had been shut off prior to the April fire at Rikers Island that injured 20 inmates and officers
Rick Davey spent nine years on his own time researching the saga of “Little Miss 1565"
The Oakland fire where 36 people died revealed a flawed fire inspection process
Portland firefighters are concerned about structural collapse after a 4-alarm fire destroyed the building a day after fire inspectors did a walk-through
The 12-alarm blaze resulted in the deaths of three Philadelphia firefighters: David Holcombe, Phyllis McAllister and James Chappell
Statesboro Chief Tim Grams said the plan should let inspectors work efficiently “while also offering a more convenient option for the business owners”
William Klobus joined the department 11 years ago and may have been its oldest member
Penn Hills Fire officials said the man was unhurt
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