Product Recall: KIDDE Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

This information is from USFA website....


Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

Units: About 94,000

Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.

Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.

Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidde.com

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Pictures from Vandola Road Street Sweeper Fire

Thank you to Asst. Fire Marshal Richie Guill for the pictures!

Structure fire Lexington Avenue

"C" shift units responded to a structure fire on Lexington Avenue shortly after Midnight Sunday morning. A defensive strategy was intially put in place. The Fire Marshal's Office is to investigate the actual cause of the fire this week. This fire is in addition to the fires at Cabin Lake, Vandola Road(street sweeper fire) and Oakwood circle which have occured in the past week or so.
Be safe.

Structure Fire at Cabin Lake

At approximatley 3:50 Am this morning DFD units responded to a confirmed structure fire of an apartment complex off of Cherokee Court at Cabin Lake. Units E-5, E-2, E-3, E-7, E-1, L-1, Tower 1, and units 51, 52, 62, 63,101, 71 and 73 responded. The fire was contained in about 3 hours and stopped it at the firewall. This is the third major fire to occur at this housing complex since 1997. More information to follow...

Pictures from Bypass MVC 6/20/09

Thank you to Engineer Kevin Hayes for the pictures and video!

Update

DFD has had a couple of working fires here lately along with a pretty nasty MVC on the bypass here recently. I have pics coming for these incidents. The most recent event being a working fire on Oakwood Circle. I have talked to the Asst. Fire marshal and right now it appears to have been electrical in nature...More to come...Be safe!

Engineer Promotion!

I would like to take this time and Congratulate Scott Burke on his recent promotion to Engineer! Effective July 1, Scott will take up post at Station 6, affectionately known as the "The Fighting Six". Take this time and congratulate Scott! Good Luck Dude!

Cool Idea From A Firefighter

First Alarm bedding is a new idea for those of us who move from station to station and carry our bedding with us everywhere. Check this out!!! Someone's gonna get rich!

http://www.firstalarmbedding.com

Promotional Rodeo

Good luck to all of you who are participating in the Engineer's Rodeo this week! Its been a hot one for this promotional test. Let's all remember to keep hydrated. It's easy to dehydrate just by being out in the heat and not to mention fighting fire in it.

Please keep the information coming in. Be Safe!

Propane Leak causes Evacuation on Westover Drive for 1/4 mile...

Yesterday 5/27/09, DFD crews responded to a 500 gallon propane leak near Riverside Equipment. Vapors were suppressed by hoseline, while hazmat crews shut the propane tank down. Four Engines and a Ladder along with DFD support members responded and was on scene approximately 2 hours. An evacuation of a quarter mile raduis was intiated by DPD and DFD. Buisnesses and homes near the leak were evacuated and people were allowed to return after the air quality was monitored and leak contained.

Have a Blessed Memorial Day

Let's take a moment and remember those who so bravely gave their lives they we may have freedom...

New Counter

For those of you who follow the Danville Firefighters Blog, you will notice a new counter at the bottom of the page. I know several of you look at who has been visiting the site, unfortunately the blogflux counter stopped working around 13,000 hits ago which was about two months ago. So, now I have added a new one. I know this is not a big deal to some but to some it is. Be Safe!

Details about Fire on Lansbury Drive 5/6/09

E-5 (Fowler, Cassell, Burke, Satterfield) responded. Smoke could be seen from Franklin Tpke. E-5 performed a forward lay of 400’ of 4” from the hydrant on the corner of Westview Dr. and Lansbury. Neighbors advised that there was a victim still inside the residence. Burke pulled a 1.75” preconnect while Capt. Fowler performed the walk around. Command was transferred to Unit 71 (Harvey). E-5 assumed “Rescue” and forced entry into the house and L-1 (Guill, Reaves, Poteat) assumed Fire Attack . We performed a right hand search. Smoke conditions inside allow minor visibility about 18”-24” off the floor. As Satterfield made the right turn down the hallway he saw the victim lying in the hallway. When Satterfield found her they were about 10’-12’ inside the house. Burke dropped the line and assisted Satterfield with removing the victim from the house and taking her to the front yard. The victim was breathing during their initial assessment. E-5's group administered oxygen and fully immobilized the victim. Once DLSC arrived, the victim was placed in the ambulance.


Thank you to Jamie for the information about the fire on Lanbury!!!

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Structure Fire with Rescue

"A" shift units arrived on scene at 626 Lansbury Drive yesterday morning at around 7:30 AM to find a residence with fire and smoke showing from the roof and rear of the dwelling. A victim, laying unresponsive inside and was rescued from the fire and resuscitated by Engine 5's crew....GOOD JOB GUYS!!!! More to follow....

Be Safe out there!

Links to Check Out!

Watch Video and please read all 4 stories. Very important.
http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=9452299&nav=menu188_2_1

Firefighters get too hot. This could save lives.
http://www.hotheadsports.com/fire-swat/fire-swat.htm

http://www.wthr.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=2751451&at1=News&h1=The Money Burn

http://www.wthr.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=2680597&at1=News&h1=Finding the Fire

http://www.wthr.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=3181245&at1=News&h1=Maxed Out: Part One


Thank you to Brad Harville for the links provided!!!!

Swine Flu Information!!

This can easily affect us here in Danville and the surrrounding areas!!!!


http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluMexico.aspx

Structure Fire on Falwell Court

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5-Hour Energy Contest

This was sent to me a bit ago...

To recognize the selfless actions of firefighters across the country, 5-hour Energy has announced they are looking for the country’s “hardest working fire station”—the winning stationhouse will receive 555 bottles of 5-Hour Energy to provide an energy boost during those long shifts fighting fires, as well as have a photo of their unit featured on the company’s website. The contest details are located at
www.5hourfirestation.com